A skate shoe that makes bird noises when the tongue is pressed? Really? Yes, really. The so-called ‘Chirping Bird’ Nike Dunk Low Pro SB, as revealed in a video by At The Buzzer sneaker consignment shop, is set for a February ‘quickstrike’/special release.

However, it’s not all good news (although that may be a matter of opinion), due to issues of importation, only the US release of the shoe will feature the chirping tongue. But, with an innovative use of materials – denim, patent leather and a furry liner – and great colours – black upper with white/red midsole/outsole, there’s definitely still reason to keep your eye on your local skate shop for this release.

For those of you who can’t wait, Arktz is offering preorders on pairs now. But, since it’s a Japanese website, it might be worthing contacting them to find out whether the shoe chirps or not.

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Tim Weissberg