Behind the Scenes of 'Vault 7' with Yuto Horigome
SB Air Force 1 'Yuto'
A mysterious shoe surfaces deep inside Vault 7, Nike SB's top-secret laboratory, sending Yuto Horigome on a trip through space and time. Along the way, he crosses paths with Devin Booker, skateboarding legends and a few unexpected cameos. Created for the new SB Air Force 1 'Yuto', the film brings together science fiction, skate history and Nike SB's offbeat sense of humour. Look closely and you'll find hidden details throughout, with plenty for long-time skate fans to uncover. For this SNKRS exclusive, we go behind the scenes with Yuto and the film's cast to find out how the world of the 'Vault 7' film came together and what unfolded when the cameras started rolling.
Yuto was deeply involved in shaping the creative direction of the film, referencing Paul Rodriguez's 'Today Was A Good Day'—a film that captured P-Rod's story while carrying the kind of energy that made Yuto want to skate immediately. With his own film, Yuto wanted to create that same feeling for a new generation. Creating this film became more than his new challenge; it became a way to celebrate the connections and influences that continue to shape his world. "I've always wanted to make a film with people I grew up admiring. Everyone in this cast is someone that I have been influenced by since I was very young". —Yuto Horigome
It's a little-known fact that Yuto Horigome is a lifelong basketball fan. He even joined his local basketball club as a teen before the universe decided it had other plans for Yuto. Now, over a decade later, those two worlds come together. Skateboarding is often seen as individual. Yuto sees it differently—the friends, family and community behind a skater create their own kind of team. Supported by his friends, family and community, Yuto continues to carry the spirit of street skateboarding with him. As the sport evolves, he remains connected to the people, places and culture that shaped who he is. "We added my logo on the shoe, which is inspired by a Japanese family crest. It represents my friends and family who support me, so they can always be with me. It's like my good luck charm". —Yuto Horigome
Inspired by an OG Air Force 1 prototype he discovered at the Nike DNA Archives, Yuto used its White, Iron Grey and Coconut palette as the starting point for the SB Air Force 1 'Yuto'. Then he added details shaped by his own style and experience on the board. "I didn't want to simply reproduce the original AF-1, I wanted to add my own updates. And I think we were able to create a shoe that feels personal to me without losing that AF-1 identity". —Yuto Horigome Inside, a premium suede-like material helps limit movement within the shoe, improving fit and hold while skating. The result balances the function Yuto expects on his board with the comfort and understated style he wants away from it.
