CLASSIC PERFORMANCE AND STYLE. The Nike SB Zoom Blazer Mid takes a heritage design and tailors it to the needs of the modern skateboarder. Soft cushioning and a flexible sole work together to provide great boardfeel and traction. Benefits Zoom Air unit offers responsive cushioning. Mid-top collar provides ankle support. Vulcanized construction fuses the sole to the upper for a flexible, broken-in feel. Tacky rubber sole with herringbone pattern gives you multidirectional traction. Product Details Leather or leather/textile depending on color Blazer Origins The Blazer was introduced by Nike in 1972 and has since transformed into a modern style staple. Maturing from a simple canvas high top to a leather mid top and casual low top, this shoe just gets better with age.