Nike SB Guide: Dunks, Janoski & Ishod | Parrot Surf & Skate

The Nike SB guide · Parrot Surf & Skate

Nike SB —
Dunks, Janoski & Ishod

Parrot is your authorized Nike SB skate shop in Charleston. Here's the whole lineup — how Nike SB is actually built to skate, how each model fits, and how to catch the next drop before it's gone.

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Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Saffron Quartz and Pear Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Lightning and Denim Turquoise Nike Air Max Ishod skate shoe

Recent Nike SB arrivals at Parrot — shop what's in stock.

SB vs. the rest

What makes Nike SB different

Nike SB (Skateboarding) isn't a lifestyle sneaker with a skate logo on it — the line is engineered to take the impact and abrasion of actually skating.

Zoom Air cushioning
A low-profile Zoom Air unit softens the landing off stairs and drops without killing your feel for the board.
Built to skate
Reinforced toes, tougher suedes and leathers, and a grippy herringbone tread — made to survive griptape, not just look good.
Dialed board feel
Lower to the ground with a locked-in fit and a padded tongue and collar, so you actually feel what's under your feet.
A real skate shop
Parrot is an authorized Nike SB retailer — we carry general-release models and get limited SB drops.
The lineup

The Nike SB models, explained

A few families cover most of what you'll want — from the everyday Dunk to Ishod's Air Max pro model. Here's how they differ.

Best seller
Nike SB Dunk Low Pro
The everyday flagship

The shoe most people mean when they say "SB Dunk." Padded tongue and collar, Zoom Air, and a grippy sole — equally at home on a board or on your feet all day. New colorways drop constantly, and it's our best-selling skate shoe.

Best for: everyday skating, first-time SB buyers, and collectors.
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Pro model
Nike Air Max Ishod
Ishod Wair's signature

Ishod Wair's pro model with visible Air Max cushioning — maximum impact protection with a responsive, springy ride. A modern SB built for powerful, fast skating.

Best for: heavier impact, bigger sets, all-day comfort.
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Nike SB Janoski
Stefan Janoski's classic

Slim, low-profile, and minimalist — one of the most recognizable skate shoes ever made. A vulcanized-style sole gives excellent board feel. Also available as a slip-on.

Best for: board feel, flick, and clean simple looks.
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Blazer, Nyjah & Force
The rest of the range

The mid-top Blazer for old-school style, Nyjah Huston's low-profile pro model for tech skating, and cupsole options like the Force 58. Ask us what's in stock.

Best for: dialing in a specific style or feel.
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Fit & sizing

How Nike SB fits

Fit varies a little by model. Use these as a starting point — and when in doubt, come try a pair on.

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SB Dunk Low Pro
Fits true to size for most skaters. Some go a half size down for a snugger, locked-in board feel.
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Janoski
Runs slightly long and narrow — a lot of people go a half size down, especially in the slip-on.
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Air Max Ishod
True to size with a roomier toe box and more underfoot cushion. Take your normal size.
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Try before you buy
Fit changes with sock thickness and model. Between sizes? Come in and we'll get you dialed.
New to Nike SB or between sizes? Come by our Mount Pleasant shop or call (843) 884-1035 — we'll help you find the right size and model for how you skate.
Releases & drops

How Nike SB drops work

Some Nike SB shoes you can shop any day; others release in tiny numbers and vanish. Here's the difference — and how to catch the good ones.

General release (GR)
The core, everyday colorways of the Dunk, Janoski and Ishod that you can shop whenever they're in stock.
Quickstrikes & collabs (QS)
Limited SB drops and collaborations release in small numbers and sell out fast — often the same day.
Catch them at Parrot
As an authorized skate shop we get SB allocations. Check the Nike SB collection and follow us for what's landing.
FAQ

Common questions

Nike SB Dunks are built to skate: a Zoom Air unit for impact, a thicker padded tongue and collar, and a grippier, more durable sole. Regular (lifestyle) Dunks share the silhouette but skip the skate-specific cushioning and reinforcement, so they don't hold up to griptape the same way.
For most people, yes — the SB Dunk Low Pro fits true to size, and some skaters go a half size down for a snugger board feel. The Janoski tends to run slightly long and narrow (many size down a half), while the Air Max Ishod fits true with a roomier toe box.
Zoom Air is Nike's low-profile, responsive cushioning. In skate shoes it sits close to your foot to absorb the impact of landing tricks while keeping you connected to the board — protection without the bulk of a big midsole.
The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro is the easiest first pick — cushioned, durable, versatile, and forgiving as you learn. If you want maximum impact protection for bigger drops, the Air Max Ishod is a great step up.
Yes — the SB line is designed specifically for skateboarding, with impact cushioning, reinforced high-wear areas, and grippy herringbone soles. That's the whole point of the "SB." Lifestyle Dunks that look similar aren't built for it.
Yes. Parrot Surf & Skate is an authorized Nike SB retailer in Mount Pleasant, SC — we carry general-release models and receive limited SB drops. Check our Nike SB collection for what's in stock, or come by the shop.
Visit the shop

Find us in Mount Pleasant

Come try on Nike SB in person at Parrot Surf & Skate — just across the bridge from downtown Charleston.

Address
811 Coleman Blvd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Call
(843) 884-1035
Shop online
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Ready to cop a pair?

Shop the latest Nike SB Dunks, Janoski and Ishod at Parrot — in store at 811 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC, or shipped anywhere in the US.

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