Solid Kicks by Jodi Dareal

Nike SB Dunk "Spirit of Shaolin" – Concrete Borough Anthem by Jodi Dareal**

Staten Island's concrete soul gets immortalized in Jodi Dareal's 8-pound Nike SB Dunk tribute, fusing borough pride with streetwear sacrilege. This unwearable sculpture reimagines the "Spirit of America" concept through the lens of New York's forgotten borough, turning sneaker culture into a permanent monument to Shaolin grit.

Ferry Frontlines: The toe box features a bas-relief Staten Island Ferry plowing through concrete waves, its windows glowing with resin-cast amber light
Dual Logo Warfare:
- Richmond Hood Co.'s iconic R/H flag painted onto the quarter panel
- No.5 insignia stamped near the heel like spraypaint
- Lady Liberty Reborn: Dareal's "Staten Liberty" crowns the vamp & torch, tongue tablet reading "FREEDOM".

- Weight: 8 lbs of uncompromising borough pride

For Those Who:
- Still argue Staten Island is NYC's fifth element
- Know the real "Staten Island Slim" wasn't a rapper
- Think the S.I. Mall food court deserves Michelin stars

"This ain't just concrete—it's borough DNA in Dunk form." - Dareal

Part of “Solid Kicks” 

Warning: May cause sudden urge to defend Arthur Kill marinas as "picturesque."

The Solid Kicks Project merges streetwear culture, community artistry, and philanthropy. The ultimate goal? To sell these custom sneaker artworks and donate the proceeds to a worthy cause. This is more than a project—it’s a celebration of creativity with purpose.