Just Doot It: A Vancouver icon is getting his own Nike shoe
Just when we think that Nardwuar the Human Serviette couldn’t get any cooler, he drops the news that he’s officially getting his own Nike shoe.
The legendary celebrity interviewer revealed this week that the iconic sports brand will be releasing the Nardwuar Nike SB shoe to skate shops in early December.
According to the Vancouver-born Nardwuar, whose real name is John Ruskin, the upcoming release is “truly a life goal.”
Nardwuar the Human Serviette
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“Thank you so much to the Nike SB Team for helping make this happen and making my dream a reality,” said Nardwuar on social media.
“And thanks everyone for all the support over the years! Your kind words and feedback have inspired me to keep going!”
Nardwuar the Human Serviette is as legendary as he is obscure. Equal parts interviewer/radio personality/punk musician, his tartan cap, unique interviewing style, and unrelenting energy have been a fixture of the Canadian media scene for decades.
Nardwuar has interviewed everyone from superstars like Lizzo and Jack Harlow to world leaders like Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Nardwuar vs. Prime Minister Mark Carney/YouTube
“I’m also happy to share that I’ll be doing in-store appearances at skate shops in LA, Toronto, London, UK, NYC, and Vancouver, B.C.,” added the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame member.
“Stay tuned to my Instagram stories for details on how to get your own pair of Nardwuar SB Dunks! (I can’t believe I am saying this!)”
Nardwuar the Human Serviette
Fans celebrated the news of Nardwuar’s upcoming Nike shoe release along with him on social media.
“I gotta have these,” said one fan. “Nardwuar is a legend of music journalism, and these shoes are sick.”
“We might be able to wear your shoes now, but nobody could properly fill them,” added another.”