“Laser Orange” And Patent Leather Throws The Nike Dunk Low Back To The 2000s

Retro vibes step into the light.

Matt Varga February 1st, 2026 (updated)

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Whether it’s the Nigo Air Force 3 or Lil Yachty Air Force 1, patent leather is leading the charge in bringing back early-aughts energy. But as always with the Swoosh’s initiatives in the collab space, it doesn’t take long for the same concepts to bleed over to the mainline, something we’re now getting a glimpse of with the Nike Dunk Low “Laser Orange.”

We’ll admit — during that period, the Air Force 1 was more likely to wear the glossy material at hand, but still the point remains. The Swoosh and overlays each take on patent leather, leaving the “Laser Orange” foundation underneath in relatively standard composition. Especially with the combo of jet black and steel blue, we can’t help but think of the SB Dunk Low “Concord,” far as that release may be in the rear view at this stage. More than anything, this continues to highlight how Beaverton experiments with the Dunk, offering up a bounty of off-kilter variations to avoid (further) burn-out with the silhouette.

The Nike Dunk Low “Laser Orange” expected sometime in the coming weeks, retailing for $125 upon arrival. Watch our Sneaker Release Dates for additional info on when this pair will hit shelves

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RELEASE DATE: 2026

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.