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

Nike SB Dunk Low Appears In An ACG Terra Inspired Colorway

The ACG color palette has always been an oft-referenced source for the entire Nike umbrella, with silhouettes such as the Air Force 1 and React...

By Michael Le May 30, 2020
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Official Images Of The Nike Dunk Low SP “University Red”

From an often praised Travis Scott collaboration to a round of University colors, the Dunk Low — SB or not — has come a long...

By Michael Le May 29, 2020
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Nike To Release A Pack Of Women’s Dunk Lows In 2021

Even after the extensive roster of colorways already revealed, Nike seems to still have a lot more in store for the Dunk, the imprint padding...

By Michael Le May 27, 2020
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The Nike Dunk Low Retro Movement Continues With Six More Colorways

After picking up the pace earlier this year, the Dunk seems to show no signs of slowing down with leaks teasing a lot more to...

By Michael Le May 25, 2020
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Nike Dunk Low “Samba” Is Returning August 2020

Even despite COVID-19, 2020 has been on the uptick in terms of sneaker revivals — this month alone holding the return of the Dunk Low...

By Michael Le May 23, 2020
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Where To Buy The COMME des GARÇONS x Nike Dunk Low

Sold out near instantly upon their DSM E-Flash arrival, COMME des GARÇONS‘ Nike Dunk Lows stand as a symbol of the silhouette’s relationship with Japan...

By Michael Le May 21, 2020
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The Nike Dunk Low “Brazil” Releases Tomorrow

Arriving for what is the first time since the early 2000s, the Nike Dunk Low Brazil continues the brand’s trip down memory lane. After reproducing...

By Michael Le May 20, 2020
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The Nike Dunk Low “Brazil” Will Be Releasing In Full Family Sizes

Even the most noteworthy releases this year have gotten a full family size run, including some collaborations from the veritably popular Off-White as well as...

By Michael Le May 18, 2020
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Where To Buy The Nike Dunk Low SP “Brazil”

The earliest and arguably most popular of the forthcoming “Team Tones” pack, the Nike Dunk Low SP “Brazil” effectively revives a colorway near forgotten back...

By Michael Le May 14, 2020
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