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

Cheer On The Detroit Lions With This Nike Dunk Low

The Detroit Lions are hoping to deliver some much needed relief to a fanbase that’s seen more than its fair share of anguish. Motor City’s...

By Andrew Rizzo 5 hours
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Nike Brings “Batman” Colors To The Dunk Low

While not official collaborations, Nike shoes that features “Batman” coloring always seem to command a good amount of attention online; a testament to the size...

By Andrew Rizzo 8 hours
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Nike Adds Pink Patent To A Trending Dunk Low Colorway

More Nike Dunks hit the shelves in any given year than anyone could possibly keep track of, let alone add to their rotation. However, the...

By Matt Varga January 15, 2025
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“Laser Orange” And Patent Leather Throws The Nike Dunk Low Back To The 2000s

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...

By Matt Varga January 10, 2025
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The Next “Viotech” Nike Dunk Low Features Patent Leather Overlays

Nike is releasing another “Viotech” Dunk Low during the Spring 2025 shopping season. It’s not a retro of the multicolor suede “Viotech” Dunk from 2002,...

By Andrew Rizzo January 10, 2025
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This Nike Dunk Low “Dark Team Red” Is Just Missing The Fat Tongue

Every so often, we come across a pair of Dunk Lows that could easily pass as a general-release pair of SBs. The Nike Dunk Low...

By Sneaker News January 7, 2025
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No, This Nike Dunk Is Not An A Ma Maniere Collaboration

A Ma Maniere’s “While You Were Sleeping” Collection that released throughout the Fall and Winter 2024 season put the final stamp on the dark, muted...

By Sneaker News January 7, 2025
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Simple “Light Smoke Grey” Wraps A Versatile Nike Dunk Low

The Nike Dunk Low is a model that could admittedly use a break, with Nike announcing plans to reduce stock in order to make way...

By Andrew Rizzo January 6, 2025
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Nike Just Restocked The Dunk Low “St. John’s”

The Dunk mania that defined the start of the decade is firmly in the rearview as we cross its halfway mark, but that arguably means...

By Matt Varga January 6, 2025
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