MANSFIELD skateboarder and Olympian Hayley Wilson has been collaborating with Nike SB and her tattoo artist Lochy during the past two years to be the first Australian female skateboarder to release her own signature Nike SB Dunk shoe. This collaboration celebrates Hayley's talent, making it a highly anticipated release for fans. Hayley's journey in skateboarding has been remarkable. Growing up skating at the Mansfield skatepark she went on to qualify for the X Games at 15, making history as the youngest competitor in the women's street division. She also made history as the first Australian skateboarder to compete at the Tokyo Olympics and was the first female to be awarded skateboarder of the year in 2024. Following the Olympics Hayley retired from competition skating to focus on her partnership with her sponsors Nike SB Australia and America and REAL skateboards. With her board company REAL officially turning her Pro in November 2024 Hayley's signature boards are now available world wide. Since then she has been pushing boundaries, known for her creative style and technical skills. Her partnership with Nike SB reflects her influence on the sport and her growing legacy. Prior to her shoe launch Hayley said "For a long time I was thinking why me? "Why would Nike choose me? "I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to create something that tells a story about me, and represents who I am through the colours and designs," she said. Hayley's shoe was officially launched on May 29 at the Copenhagen Open Skateboarding Festival in Denmark which is an annual festival that attracts thousands of skateboarders and spectators from across the world. Closer to home a Melbourne more than 300 guests including family, friends, skateboarding officials and skateboarding enthusiasts gathered at Backwoods Gallery in Collingwood on Wednesday June 4. This was to to celebrate the launch of Hayley's signature Nike shoe and her latest video contribution. Guests enjoyed a photographic display and video reels showcasing her continuing skateboarding journey. Master of Ceremonies and skateboarding legend Anthony "Mappy" Mapstone introduced Hayley's parents James and Catriona Wilson, who together with brother Liam each said a few words. "I am so proud of you," said Liam. "Hayley you are now up there with Michael Jordan having your own Nike shoe. "Congratulations.". Hayley's colourway shoe draws inspiration from her own tattoos, including the artwork present in the sockliner and the semi translucent outsole. Her favourite colours purple, blue, black and white feature predominantly. Following her launch Hayley said " I just want to say thank-you to everyone who has supported me through my journey and everything I have done so far. "I would especially like to thank Nike SB for the opportunity to have my own colourway shoe. "Thanks also to my family, my parents, my brother, my partner and to everyone in Mansfield for all of the support they have given me. "Thank-you skateboarding." Hayley heads back to the United States in a couple of months to continue filming for her board company REAL.
