Nike SB 'Beyond' Dunk High Pro QS Skate Shoes - White/Ivory-Sand Dune-Blue/Void

What do you get when you cross a legendary Finnish skateshop with the most iconic high-top silhouette in skateboarding? Answer: A seismic homage to the indirect architect (pun intended) of the art of pool skating. Introducing the Beyond Store & Nike SB Dunk Hi inspired by the work of Alvar Aalto. The collaboration pays homage to the legendary status of Aalto, and Jyväskylä, the hometown of both Beyond and Aalto, which is renowned for its Aalto-designed buildings. The long wait for a high-top Dunk has been rewarded with a monumental collaboration. The Beyond Dunk is a tribute to Alvar Aalto, an iconic modernist architect who, unknowingly, became the pioneer of modern skateboarding, with the creation of the first documented freeform pool in Villa Mairea, Finland (1939). In this pool, curved lines replaced traditional straight edges. From here, American architect Thomas Church visited Aalto’s Villa Mairea in 1943. Church, influenced by Aalto’s work, in turn turned freeform pools into a Californian status symbol. A drought in the mid-1970s led to the emptying of the iconic kidney-shaped pools, revealing the rideable curves and lines to skateboarders, and modern skateboarding as we know it was born. Thanks to Alvar Aalto’s organic approach to form, skaters discovered an entirely new way to ride in the curves revealed by the emptied pools, creating "lines that never end." The Beyond Dunk embodies Scandinavian functionalism and Alvar Aalto’s architectural finesse. The sneaker's birch-tone Swoosh nods to Aalto’s iconic furniture, whilst the outsole highlights the rich red brick favoured in his building designs. The high-top heel panel reflects the signature blue glazed ceramic tiles seen across Aalto’s most famous sites. Underfoot, Nike SB’s usual skate-ready tech is all there, including Air Zoom Unit for impact protection, the foam midsole for a lightweight, responsive cushioning, and the rubber outsole with classic pivot circle for the addition of durable traction and heritage style. "Honouring Alvar Aalto’s design philosophy, we wanted to create a minimalist sneaker that stays relevant for decades to come. The white sneaker has been at the pinnacle of style for 50 years and will remain there for the next 50." - Juho Haapala, Beyond Store Nike SB Air Force 1 Skate Shoes Draw Terms and Conditions Only one entry per email or delivery address. Multiple entries will result in all those entries being cancelled. The billing and delivery addresses must match.⁠ All Freight Forwarders will be cancelled. The draw will close once the countdown expires. You will not be able to enter online after this time.⁠ ⁠ The draw will run from 12.00pm 21/07/26 – 12:00pm 22/07/2026 Winners and losers will be notified by email on 25/07/26. Unfortunately, we will not be able to answer any questions relating to this release on Social Media or routeone.co.uk. Please do not email our Customer Service Team with queries, as they will be too busy and their decision is final in any event.⁠ Funds will be reserved at time of entry into the draw⁠ Please do not enter the draw if you require the ringfenced funds before the end of the draw⁠ We take great care to ensure the item ordered arrives with you in pristine condition and all orders are shipped “Double-Boxed”.⁠ UK Delivery is FREE and the shoes will be shipped via a Premium Tracked Royal Mail service. See the ‘Delivery And Returns’ section on the product page online for International Shipping details.