5.30.2010

gearing up for getting down

so when Nike approached me about designing my own colorway for a shoe, I told them that I needed two things:

1) I wouldn't do it without Neil's ok...




and 2) It had to be a throwback.





I'm glad it all worked out...



july.

p.s. If you don't like hi-tops, feel free to cut 'em off... I supplied the scissors.
at

35 comments:

  1. chopsMay 30, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    crazy, right?

    thank you everyone.

    big up to mr. rob.

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  2. AnonymousMay 30, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    WOW! PERFECTION! THAT ENIGMA IS MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE SKATE SHOE! GOING TO BUY THREE PAIRS1

    CONGRATULATIONS CHROME BALL!

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  3. AnonymousMay 30, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Holy shit!!
    Absolutely amazing! The best Dunk hightop colourway ever!! The Enigma is back!
    Congratulations dude, you are taking Chrome Ball to the next level!

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  4. DRMay 30, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Good to know Neil is down for it...

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  5. KeithMay 30, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    8)

    Been waiting so long for you to make the announcement! Congrats E and Chrome Ball!

    Brian Lotti shot is awesome!

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  6. HenryMay 30, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Alright, brother. This shoe cooks.

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  7. PaulMay 31, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    What?!congratulations!!!This is really amazing!This must feel amazing.
    Now we need a Dan Watson Black Metal Nike shoe!

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  8. RoyceMay 31, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    =) 1up Chops!

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  9. dylanMay 31, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    amazing! congrats chops!

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  10. CheapsMay 31, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    sweet thing bro.

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  11. AnonymousMay 31, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Do you get any of the profit that this shoe brings in?

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  12. AnonymousMay 31, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    wow

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  13. smoralesMay 31, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    wouldn't usually buy Nike, but fuck, those are cool.

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  14. Loo GanidaMay 31, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Congrats!
    Can't wait
    to get those!

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  15. AnonymousMay 31, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    feel like they were also least subconsciously inspired my neil's shoe and sock combo here:

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4OE2LlxxWrc/SF33vTNuHXI/AAAAAAAAAg4/yah2dDRlKBI/s1600-h/blenderwolveschrome.jpg

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  16. AnonymousMay 31, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Like the above poster asked, are you getting paid for this? If so, I'll buy a pair. You've been killing it, especially in 2010. You deserve it.

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  17. ciaranMay 31, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Most definitely a well deserved honour there Chops. Leading where others follow, props!

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  18. JayCeeMay 31, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    Can't wait to rock those!

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  19. AnonymousJune 1, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    I was disappointed to see these come up on sneaker fetish sites dating back to January, just from typing "chrome ball incident" in a google search.

    Not that sneaker people would get it anyway, but it's too bad you can't determine which individual shops can get the shoes and just limit it to a handful nationwide.

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  20. JustinJune 1, 2010 at 6:36 AM

    That's awesome.

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  21. WatsonJune 1, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    WOAH! You just became officially the most hype blog ever.

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  22. AnonymousJune 1, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    I'm so glad you are getting some shine, you deserve it. I've been following your blog daily since early on.
    -anonymous 2-

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  23. joshJune 1, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Respect. I'm going to try to pick these up.

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  24. JRogJune 1, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    Yeah Chops...congrats again on those. When do these come out and where?

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  25. Hunts and GathsJune 2, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    this blog is crazy nice! Takes me way back everytime. The SB's? are nice also

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  26. jason from ozJune 3, 2010 at 3:58 AM

    Nice work mate! Congrats!

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  27. jamesingerJune 3, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    you are always so on point.
    I have not worn a pair of Nikes since the OG Jordans were the skate shoe of choice but the Enigma was my favorite "skate shoe" in its time. I might have to break some serious decades of NOT buying Nikes to get on this! Nice work E!! Much respect!! Your blog is HUGE!!

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  28. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    looks like nike just bought another slice of credibility.

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  29. UnknownJune 6, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    So good. Much deserved recognition. Keep up the great work.

    -A Stone

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  30. AnonymousJune 7, 2010 at 5:50 AM

    KEEP SKATEBOARDING UNCORPORATED!

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  31. AnonymousJune 7, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    Congratulations on the shoe, going to get a pair asap. How about some Jeremy Deglopper, Jeff Taylor or Will Harmon

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  32. chopsJune 7, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Thanks guys. Glad the majority of you seem to dig 'em. These have been a longtime coming.

    To be honest, CBI was supposed to end in September '09 until a longtime friend of the site over at SB presented me with the opportunity to do this. Designing your own shoe can serve as a great motivator, and although CBI can really be a pain in the ass sometimes, I'm glad I stuck with doing it. The Dunk really gave me something to work towards.

    There have been a few financial inquiries made here that make me uncomfortable in answering, so I'm not going to.

    But I want to make it clear that I'm not trying to "sell" you anything. If you like the shoe, great (cause I do)... and if you don't like it for whatever reason, that's cool, too. I just thought it was a rad idea.

    I'm just glad to have people dig the site. Thanks guys.

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  33. THE CHALKER CHRONICLESJune 9, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    how do i get a pair? i must have skated a crapload of those airwalks. man i havent seen that color way since 91-92ish. old taste with a new flavor.

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  34. AnonymousJune 10, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    GREAT SHOE, E. known quantity in Florida, you are!
    "Will skate for food" Remember?

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  35. ATMJuly 21, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Hey chops, do you know of any place where I could grab one of those CBI shirts? My local shop doesn't carry them and the only mailorders I know don't have them in stock.

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