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Rukus 103 x Nike x Mary Lee Donuts Dunk
Baton Rouge skate shop Rukus 103 partnered with Nike and local Mary Lee Donuts to produce a limited‑edition Nike Dunk styled like a frosted donut, complete with themed colours and donut-box packaging; the drop was timed as a local release to spotlight Baton Rouge culture and raise the shop’s profile.
Why it worked: It fused a global brand with a beloved hometown icon and a scarce, time‑boxed drop at the donut shop—irresistible, visual, and hyper‑local.
The lesson: Consider pairing a national name with an unexpected neighborhood staple, then stage a one‑day, in‑situ release that photographs itself.
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How this story spread across the media
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| sneakernews.com | Rukus Made Swoosh-Shaped Donuts For Their Nike Dunk Low Drop | Thursday 18th June, 2026 |
| wafb.com | Baton Rouge skate shop teams up with Nike, Mary Lee Donuts for limited-edition sneaker | Saturday 20th June, 2026 |
| wafb.com | Baton Rouge skate shop teams up with Nike, Mary Lee Donuts for limited-edition sneaker | Saturday 20th June, 2026 |
| theadvocate.com | Rukus teams with Mary Lee for unique donut Nike sneakers | Baton Rouge | theadvocate.com | Thursday 25th June, 2026 |
| theadvocate.com | Rukus teams with Mary Lee for unique donut Nike sneakers | Baton Rouge | theadvocate.com | Thursday 25th June, 2026 |