Athletic shoes are designed for comfortable foot movement, and materials used to manufacture them include leather, nylon, canvas, and rubber. Dakine is a US-based outdoor clothing and sports accessories brand founded in 1979, and it is a subsidiary of Marquee Brands. The brand specializes in making and selling backpacks, bags, snow gloves, and mittens for men and women. The gray is in the middle of black and white. It is a balance of both sides.