{"id":1218751,"date":"2023-06-13T15:39:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T20:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=1218751"},"modified":"2024-02-23T10:24:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T16:24:06","slug":"history-puerto-rico-sneakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/history-puerto-rico-sneakers\/","title":{"rendered":"History of Puerto Rican-Themed Sneakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written by Sergio Santos<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In celebration of National Puerto Rican Day Parade, and the new Puerto Rico Nike Air Max 1 pack, we wanted to go back and revisit the best Puerto Rican-themed sneakers of all time. Some you may be familiar with and some you didn\u2019t even know existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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adidas<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Three Stripes may have the biggest music artist on the planet with Bad Bunny<\/a>, but it isn\u2019t the first time they tapped into the island and its culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the best of what adidas<\/a> has cooked up over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

adidas Half Shell Low “San Juan” (2006)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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adidas Top Ten Low “Puerto Rico” (2007) <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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adidas Decade Low “Puerto Rico” (2007)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Buckle Low “The First Caf\u00e9<\/em>” (2021)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Puerto Rico is well known for its coffee, it’s almost like a religion on the island. Also, this particular pair was only sold on the island via Uber Eats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Buckle Low “Blue Tint” (2022)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Inspired by the eternal summer of Puerto Rico where positive vibes, beaches, and beautiful blue skies are common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad Bunny x adidas Forum Buckle Low “Cangrejeros de Santurce” (2023)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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San Juan’s famed Cangrejeros basketball was the latest colorway in the Forum Buckle Low lineup with the pair released exclusively in Puerto Rico at Roberto Clemente Coliseum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Converse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Converse<\/a> had an easy layup creating a Puerto Rico shoe as the flag fit perfectly on the silhouette of the canvas. Converse released two iterations of the flag shoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diadora<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Details Matter x Diadora N9002 “The Traveler” (2023)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Diadora<\/a> collaborated with the Puerto Rican lifestyle brand, \u201cDetails Matter\u201d, on an N9002 which pulls its inspiration from the terrain and elements found in Puerto Rico. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nubuck material that represents the forest and the tan-colored logo outline is influenced by the beautiful sand that surrounds the island. The various tones of gray that adorn the shoe are a nod to the historic cobblestone streets in Old San Juan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ewing Athletics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Big Pun x Ewing 33 Hi “Puerto Rico”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Arguably the greatest Knick of all time and arguably the best Puerto Rican lyricist of all time with Big Pun, this is peak NYC right here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although not the first time Big Pun estate and Ewing Athletics collab, this edition commemorates his Boricua heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jordan Brand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Air Jordan 1 Low Phat “Puerto Rico National Team” (2008)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Jordan Melo M9 “Puerto Rico Parade” (2013)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Air Jordan 5 “Puerto Rico FC” PE (2016)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Carmelo Anthony brought football back to PR, but due to Hurricane Maria damaging their stadium, the team didn\u2019t last long only being active for 2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nike has celebrated Puerto Rico for over 20 years now, with the 2023 festivities delivering a pack of Air Max 1<\/a>s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s check out some of the Swoosh’s best sneakers over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Random fact: in the early 1900s, it was a felony to fly the Puerto Rican flag in Puerto Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nike Air Force 1 Low “Puerto Rico” aka “PR1” (2000)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Unlike its 2020 Retro that never released, this flag is correctly placed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nike Air Force 1 Low “Puerto Rico” aka “PR2” (2001)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Force 1 Low “Puerto Rico” aka “PR3” (2002)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Force 1 Low “Puerto Rico” aka “PR4” (2003)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Force 1 Low “Puerto Rico” aka “PR5” (2004)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Force 1 Low “Puerto Rico” aka “PR6” (2005)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Force 1 Low “Puerto Rico” aka “PR7” (2006)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Force 1 Low CMFT “Puerto Rico” (2013)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Trainer 1 “Puerto Rico” (2015)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Max 1 “Puerto Rico” (2019)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Max 97 “Puerto Rico” (2021)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Force 1 Low “Boricua” (2022)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Force 1 Low “Puerto Rico” (2022)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Nike Air Max 1 “Puerto Rico” Pack (2023)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Reebok<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before the recent Anuel AA<\/a> collab and signing, back in the early 2000s, Reebok<\/a> had not only the US but also Puerto Rico in a chokehold with the help of Daddy Yankee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reebok Classic “El Moro” (2000s)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Reebok Soulja Strap Mid “Puerto Rico” (2000s)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Daddy Yankee x Reebok (2006)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Before Anuel AA and Bad Bunny, the Big Boss Daddy Yankee was the first Boricua artist with a major collab, paving the way for those we know today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anuel AA x Reebok “Sky’s the Limit” (2023)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Keep it locked on Snkrs Day<\/a> on Instagram and the sneaker release dates<\/a> page to stay on top of the latest news and drops. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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