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Popular nicknames are usually accepted without many knowing where they stem from. In some instances, sneaker nicknames become synonymous with the collaborator. In this installment of Sneaker Nicknames Explained<\/em>,<\/strong><\/a> we discuss one of the most popular sneaker nicknames, as well as one that may be a bit more obscure. Be sure to let us know which sneaker nicknames you would like to know the story behind next week.<\/p>\n

Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Draft Day”<\/h2>\n

Kobe Bryant will go down as one of the best basketball players of all time. However, he almost took his talents to a much smaller market than the lights and glamour of Los Angeles. It’s hard to imagine Kobe in anything but a Laker uniform, but he was actually drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets. That fact is the inspiration behind the nickname and colorway of the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “Draft Day.”
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Nike SB Dunk Low Pro “Pigeon”<\/h2>\n

Jeff Staple has created a number of “Pigeon” model sneakers, with the most popular being the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro “Pigeon.” With a home space in NYC, Staple searched high and low for a logo to embody the heart of the city. He settled on the pigeon, which is prevalent in NYC, but also in cities around the globe. There’s really no better way to symbolize the grit of urban life than with such a bird.
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New Balance 577 “Country Fair”<\/h2>\n

New Balance often pays homage to the rural areas of the world. The New Balance 577 “Country Fair” is no different. Rich red and blue coloring symbolize the ribbons won at country fairs to great effect with this collection.
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Hypebeast x PUMA “Dim Sum Project”<\/h2>\n

Hypebeast and PUMA hooked up to create the Hypebeast x PUMA “Dim Sum Project”. The two powerhouses wanted a name that would symbolize Hong Kong culture. With the culinary arts being such an integral part of the Hong Kong way of life, they chose to go with one of the most popular delicacies of the city. The “Dim Sum” Project is representative of the elaborate effort that goes into effectively making the Hong Kong classic.
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Air Jordan 3 “Do the Right Thing”<\/h2>\n

We are all aware that Spike Lee played the Mars Blackmon character in early Air Jordan commercials. One year after Mars Blackmon’s first appearance, Lee released the movie “Do the Right Thing,” which featured a multitude of Nike sneakers being worn by some of the film’s characters. The blue and yellow colors on the movie poster were the inspiration behind the Air Jordan 3 “Do the Right Thing.” If you look closely, you will see a pair of Air Jordan 3 Black\/Cement on the movie poster as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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