SOLD OUT-Crawfish boil-inspired Nikes Designed by BR Skateboard Shop

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When done right, a good Louisiana crawfish boil can be nothing short of inspiring, and that was exactly the case when it came to Nike's newest skateboard shoe. The kicks are the product of local board shop Rukus, which has locations in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Mandeville.

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Hunter Hulin, who works in the Baton Rouge location and designed the shoes, said he began designing them after he heard about Nike's "Support Your Local" program, which promotes the work of locally-based skateboard shops.

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Hulin worked with Rukus' local Nike representative on the designs, which are inspired by a crawfish boil. Bands of red are speckled with maroon -- reminiscent of an actual boiled crustacean -- and yellow swatches on the heels evoke the hints of corn in a good boil. Newsprint peeks out from behind the signature Nike swoosh.

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