sat on the edge of the curb, staring at his beat-up canvas sneakers. The soles were flapping like a hungry mouth, and the grip had long since vanished. He needed new shoes, but not just any shoes. He’d been saving for months for a pair of .

To Leo, "buying Janoskis" wasn't just a transaction; it was a rite of passage. Since their debut in 2009 Nike SB Janoski Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

: Unlike the bulky "moon boots" of the early 2000s, Janoskis were slim and minimalist, inspired by classic boat shoes.