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Nike’s Spicy-Red Skate Shoe Is a Luxuriously Hot Take

Written by Morgan Smith in Sneakers

Nike's hot take? Making spicy skate shoes.

Nike SB's P-Rod 1 Zoom Air sneaker has received a flaming-hot "Habanero Red" makeover, which inspired by NBA All-Star Weekend, surprisingly.

Paul Rodriguez's signature model takes things back to 2011, referencing the time Kobe Bryant secured the All-Star MVP award while playing for the West team.

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The newest P-Rod 1 sneakers are covered in sumptuous red suede, joined by the familiar quilted "P" detailing on the heel, burgundy-colored soles, and gold accents elsewhere. It all plays on the West team's jerseys, down to the gilded lace charm.

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Nike relaunched the P-Rod 1 in 2025, teasing its revival during a SNKRS Showcase, which included then-previews of the Air Superfly, Air Max Craze, and skate-y Nike Gato.

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The P-Rod 1 stands out as this sleek skate model featuring luxe touches and golf-shoe-like class. The "Habanero Red" iteration lets its best qualities shine, like the all-star skate sneaker it is.

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With the 2026 All-Star Weekend just on the horizon, the newest red P-Rod sneaker couldn't have arrived at a better time. Although no release date has been confirmed, the shoes are expected to drop on Nike's website in tandem with the NBA festivities.

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Morgan Smith

Morgan Smith is a style writer at Highsnobiety, born in Virginia and currently based out of New York. If it's a cool, new sneaker or super nice clothing item (or collection), Morgan has more than likely written about it. Morgan has worked in the fashion industry since 2018, writing for publications, managing social media, leading her own sneaker-focused platform, and interviewing fashion figures like Joe Freshgoods and Dapper Dan. Morgan's writing spans several topics, including runway show coverage and trend pieces. Sneakers, celebrity style, pop culture moments, and emerging fashion brands remain her faves. When Morgan isn't glued to her laptop, you can catch her binging the latest season of "Love is Blind" or obsessing over the new Rihanna 'fit that just dropped. By the way, Morgan interviewed the bad gal, too.

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