Paul Rodriguez's Elegant Nike Skate Shoe Is Full of Fall Flavor

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNike SB's Tan Zoom Air P-Rod Is an Autumnal BeautyNike SB's Zoom Air P-Rod 1 summered so hard, it's going into the fall with a nice "tan."Well, it's entering the season in the famous "Light British Tan" colorway, that is.Paul Rodriguez's signature Nike sneaker gets a tonal tan makeover, complete with nice suede and the usual elegant touches, like the R-stamped quilting around the heel.But don't be fooled by the classy design. It is, after all, a skate shoe with plenty of plush padding and Zoom Air soles, all there to help power through sessions.Nike's "Light British Tan" scheme has also packed an outdoorsy edge. At times, it has even bordered on Timberland "Wheat" territory.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.The tan P-Rods certainly have that Timbs flavor, but they're actually inspired by skater Tom Penny's eS Accel OG skate shoes, which also feature a tonal tan suede look.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.It's simply one skater showing love to another through a tasteful shred-ready shoe. That's all.Rodriguez previewed the "Light British Tan" sneakers in 2025, alongside the Dodgers-inspired pairs which dropped earlier this year. Now, practically a year later, they're finally releasing.The official release date is still unknown, but they're expected to drop on Nike's website in the fall. Very appropriate considering these are full of autumnal flavor.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendNike's Soccer-Coded Air Max Is Too Luxe for the FieldNike Put a Fly Rain Jacket on Its Dunks (Again)Nike's Soft Suede Dunk Is as Real as It GetsNike’s Velvety Air Max Soccer Sneaker Crossover Is Muy BonitoNike’s Cinnamon Leather Forces Have a Sweet SoleWhat To Read NextPaul Rodriguez's Elegant Nike Skate Shoe Is Full of Fall FlavorNike's Soccer-Coded Air Max Is Too Luxe for the FieldNike Put a Fly Rain Jacket on Its Dunks (Again)These adidas Mary Janes Are Bringing Chocolate to BarreThe Future of Cars Looks Surprisingly RetroNew Balance’s Cocoa-Flavored Dad Shoe Puts the Taste in Tasteful