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 Engulfs The Dunk Low In Flames With “Hoops Fireball”

The Nike Dunk Low, maybe more than any Nike silhouette, has proved to be a canvas where designers’ ideas can run wild. We’ve seen every...

By Matt Varga March 21, 2024
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Where To Buy The Nike Dunk Low “Plum”

The Nike Dunk Low “Plum” releases on March 21st for a retail price of $115. The shoes will arrive in an extended sizing run, from...

By Matt Varga March 20, 2024
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Mismatched Swoosh Logos Carry The Nike Dunk Low In “Dusty Cactus/Thunder Blue”

Nike continues to pump out vibrant lifestyle shoes ahead of the spring/summer season, now touching down with a new Nike Dunk Low colorway in both...

By Andrew Rizzo February 29, 2024
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Nike Dunk Low “Red Mesh” Rebuilt With 90s Branding

As the Nike Dunk Low has become a “for the family proposition,” easily attainable if you aren’t picky about the colorway, the widening scope of...

By Matt Varga February 28, 2024
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The Joker Takes Over The Nike Dunk Low

The Joker makes a habit out of popping up in unexpected places, now gracing the design of an upcoming Nike Dunk Low. While there hasn’t...

By Andrew Rizzo February 27, 2024
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Cobblestone Leather Takes Over The Nike Dunk Low PRM “Dark Stucco”

While the Nike Dunk Low has gained a reputation as one of the more reliable Nike sneakers, a few choice releases get different branding and...

By Matt Varga February 21, 2024
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Between Mocha & Reverse Panda Is The Nike Dunk Low Next Nature “Velvet Brown”

As the Nike Dunk Low continues its transition into a pretty readily available sneaker, that shift has opened up a lane for the shoe to...

By Matt Varga February 20, 2024
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The Nike Dunk Low Sports A Multi-Colored Hemp Base

Hemp sneaker treatments are often associated with tan, natural color palettes, but that gets thrown out the window with news of an upcoming Nike Dunk...

By Andrew Rizzo February 19, 2024
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Neapolitan Flavors Reappear On The Nike Dunk Low

Beginning in earnest with the Air Jordan 11 “Neapolitan” from 2023, Nike has been downright dessert minded with a lot of their release in this...

By Matt Varga February 15, 2024
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