Mornings With Mero sit down with sibling duo Genesis and Rafa from Taller de Rafa (TDR) to unbox their latest Nike collaboration — the Gold Dome Low. Straight out of the Bronx, the duo breaks down the design process, the blue-collar inspiration behind the distressed aesthetic, and why this boot is built for dreamers, not influencers.
From the wrench detail to the blue outsole inspired by the tape and paint they use in their shop, every element tells a story rooted in family, hard work, and the 9-to-5 to 5-to-9 grind. They also open up about working together as siblings, Hennessy’s journey from a hospital job to going all-in on the brand, and Rafa’s experience directing music videos for Bad Bunny and Rosalía before stepping into footwear.
The Gold Dome Low drops on SNKRS (today at 10 AM) and at select boutiques including Extra Butter, Dover Street Market, Takeout (Bronx), and All The Right (Queens). Catch the last batch at ComplexCon on October 3rd & 4th.
🔥 Shoutout to the blue-collar workers, the MTA, the construction workers — the real New Yorkers who keep the city moving.
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