Nike Dunk Low

The Nike Dunk Low is the low-profile version of Nike’s ubiquitous Dunk silhouette designed by Peter Moore. The Dunk is currently a strong contender in the realm of casual lifestyle footwear, and has had its moments in sneaker culture dating back to 1999.

Its humble beginnings date all the way back to 1985; it was fashioned to the likeness of twelve universities known for their NCAA D1 basketball programs. Colleges included that of the University of Michigan, UNLV, St. John’s, University of Kentucky, Syracuse, Villanova, among others, all of which had their team colors translated onto the silhouette for an iconic collection dubbed the “Be True To Your School” Pack.

Several years down the road, a new lane was carved out for it to reign over the sneaker market. First was a set of Japan-exclusive releases in 1999, known as the “City Attack” Pack; these were titled with a “co.jp” designation, short for “concept Japan”. Later, Nike presented the Dunk as a skate shoe with a fat tongue. After several failed attempts to bring it to mass market, Nike finally launched Nike SB in 2002, with the Dunk as its heritage centerpiece.

Under the Nike SB umbrella, striking collaborations with the likes of Jeff Staple, London’s Slam City Skates, Stussy, and Nick Tershay’s Diamond Supply Co., catapulted the Dunk into an phase of off-the-richter-scale popularity. This era lasted from 2002-2005; by 2006, the Dunk had reached near-mainstream and the model became a bit oversaturated on the market. This began the “down” years for the Dunk until 2017 and beyond when Travis Scott and Kyrie Irving started rocking older Nike SB Dunks.

Fast forward to present day, the Dunk Low has once again captured the hearts of sneakerheads across the globe. While Nike SB Dunks get the limelight with the collaborations, the standard Dunk Low has been a go-to model for Nike as its been offered in a variety of colorways.

The Panda Dunks are arguably the most ubiquitous shoe on the market, and with Nike restocking Panda Dunks every few weeks, it continues to spread.

The revival of the Nike Dunk Low not only brings collaborative efforts to the forefront, but heavily incentivizes Nike to keep a steady stream of new colorways coming out. Below you’ll find the latest on every manner of Nike Dunk Low on either end and in between, including release dates, official photos and purchase links.

Nike Dunk Low

Varsity Typography Makes Its Way Onto The Nike Dunk Low For Kids

Nike comes through with some kids-exclusive heat in its latest Dunk Low delivery. While we’ve gotten used to seeing bright, in-your-face colorways on grade school...

By Andrew Rizzo January 9, 2024
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The Nike Dunk Low For Kids Embraces The “Black Toe” Colorway

Hardly the first time Nike borrowed an original Air Jordan colorway and applied it to the Dunk, but we admit it’s been a while since...

By Sneaker News January 9, 2024
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Nike Keeps It Winter-Friendly With “Glacier Blue” Dunks

Keep the puffer jackets and long-johns out — winter is still here. If you’re in the mood to color-coordinate for the colder seasons, look no...

By Sneaker News January 8, 2024
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The Nike Dunk Low “Ultraman”, Another Co.JP Classic, Is Returning In 2024

25 years ago, Nike released a series of Japan-exclusive Nike Dunks fondly dubbed the “City Attack” Pack. A series of Low and High two-toned colorways,...

By Sneaker News January 8, 2024
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A Poor Man’s “Trail End Brown” Nike Dunk Is Coming Soon

Travis Scott’s interest in Dunks is a major reason why the global sneaker community became obsessed with the model in recent years. While he’s not...

By Sneaker News January 8, 2024
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Nike Is Ready For Spring Too: Check Out The Dunk Low “Lilac Bloom”

Spring hasn’t sprung, but Nike’s already prepared for the warmer months where flowers bloom and gentle sun rays coerce us outside. It seems as if...

By Sneaker News January 5, 2024
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This Is What Albino & Preto’s Nike SB Dunk Could’ve Looked Like

Albino & Preto’s Nike SB Dunk Low introduced countless people to the world of high-quality jiu-jitsu apparel. Although neither party has revealed the complete backstory...

By Jovani Hernandez December 29, 2023
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Nike Has More “Valentine’s Day” Dunks On The Way

A new year is all but here, which means companies like Nike have already shifted focus to their plans for 2024. Throughout the last several...

By Jovani Hernandez December 26, 2023
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“Emerald Rise” Prepares The Nike Dunk Low For Spring

It’s safe to say that Nike has successfully positioned the Nike Dunk alongside the heralded Air Force 1 as the Beaverton brand’s most consistently produced...

By Jared Ebanks December 20, 2023
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