Nike’s Skate-Ready Tennis Sneaker Is Almost Too Nice to Shred

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Who knew a tennis sneaker would make for a handsome skate shoe? Nike SB did.

The skateboarding imprint honestly has an eye for these sorts of things, having turned famous Air Jordans and Air Maxes into shred-worthy steppers. And the SB Tennis Classic is just as good, maintaining the understated look of the court sneaker while adding skate-ready features and stylish colorways.

Take the new "Deep Pewter" pairs, for instance. It's a dark green take on the skate model, complete with suede-level uppers and a buttery leather Swoosh. It's almost too clean for roughing up at the skate park. But of course, it's always ready for the next session.

Underneath its satisfying green outfit, the SB Tennis Classic offers a slightly chunkier build, giving it a classic skate look and adding extra comfort to the model. It's also supported by Nike's Air Zoom, a lightweight cushioning technology used in Nike's other performance shoes that provides a springy bounce, which helps with hard landings and jumps.

Nike's Tennis Classic overall is having a moment right now, with the brand releasing more fashion-y versions of the iconic court model. Even the skate side has enjoyed some nice drops, including a Rassvet collaboration. There's also a new “Hyper Pink” Tennis Classic making its rounds on the internet.

But for those interested in the Nike SB Tennis Classic "Deep Pewter" pairs, they're now available at select skate shops like No Comply, where they're priced at $95.

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