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

“Bright Cactus” Guides The Latest Nike Dunk Low

If you’re among the scores of consumers with multiple pairs of Nike Dunks in your closet, you’ll know that there aren’t many models you can...

By Matt Varga June 14, 2024
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“Pink Foam” Soles Mark A Space Age Nike Dunk Low LX

Though the centrality of shoes like the Air Jordan 1 and Air Jordan 4 make it a tough debate, arguably no model does storytelling better...

By Matt Varga June 13, 2024
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Nike Adds A Layer Of Strawberry Jam To The Dunk Low “Waffle”

What good are waffles without toppings? Nike just took the Waffle Dunks that released earlier this year and added a dollop of strawberry jam, comprising...

By Andrew Rizzo June 13, 2024
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The Nike Dunk Low Twist Cools Off In “Glacier Blue”

If things develop as indicated by Nike, the Beaverton brand will reduce mainline stock of lifestyle icons like the Air Force 1 and Dunk Low...

By Andrew Rizzo June 11, 2024
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A “Sequoia” Nike Dunk Low Pro B Sample Emerges Ahead Of 2025 Release

Even if they’re still a staple of streetwear in cities across the globe, the Nike Dunk Low is clearly in a lull, coming down from...

By Matt Varga June 11, 2024
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The Latest Nike Dunk Low GS Features Upside-Down Branding

Kid’s sneakers typically embrace design themes that are more “out there” than their mainline adult counterparts, and Nike’s latest Dunk Low GS is no exception....

By Andrew Rizzo June 11, 2024
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The Nike Dunk Low “Philly” Is Dropping Again On June 18th

There’s good news for Philly natives living outside city limits; following a Philadelphia-exclusive drop earlier this month, the Nike Dunk Low “Philly” is set to...

By Andrew Rizzo June 4, 2024
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Contemporary Colors Class Up The Nike Dunk Low Remastered

Longtime readers should be well acquainted with Nike’s current strategy when it comes to lifestyle classics at this point. Simply put, Beaverton designers have been...

By Andrew Rizzo June 3, 2024
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A Sun-Shaped Toe Box Appears On The Nike Dunk Low “Safari”

Most sneakerheads barely flinch upon hearing of a new Nike Dunk Low nowadays. An extraordinary abundance of colorways has the market feeling fatigued, overly familiar,...

By Andrew Rizzo May 29, 2024
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