THE NOCTURNAL KALYNX
The Kalynx origin story is as unique as the shoe itself. Back in 1998, as Josh was designing his
first pro model (the Kalis OG), we began sending him samples. Before the Kalis outsole had
been fully designed, we put the Kalis upper on the Lynx outsole so Josh could get a feel of how
the shoe would skate. When Brian Panebianco and Kevin Bilyeu were recently visiting Josh,
they unearthed this hybrid shoe in his attic and posted photos on social media. Fans were
immediately asking for the Kalynx. So, when the
conversation came up to do a shop collab with
Nocturnal Skateshop in Philly
—
the city which inspired Josh’s early years
—
it only made sense
to bring out the Kalynx. This limited release features a black upper with distinctive 3M highlights
that represent
the life
-
after
-
dark aesthetic of Nocturnal, and that common bond we find in the
tranquility of skating the city at night