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. The shoe then became extraordinarily popular, and while not necessarily “trending” in 2025, it’s still one of the most commonly spotted kicks there is.
Below you’ll find the latest on the Dunk Low, including release dates, official photos, and purchase links.
Nike Dunk Low
Nike Goes Under The Sea With A Dunk Low “Blue Void”
Despite lackluster demand from much of the sneaker community, the Nike Dunk Low continues to surface in new inline styles season after season, here given...
The Nike Dunk Low Adds “Woven” Panels To Two New Colorways
We’ve cited it before, but the “reduction of staple models” continues to loom over the Nike Dunk. In comments in earnings calls since, leadership has...
These Valentine’s Day Nike Dunks Say To “Do You”
As one of the biggest gift-giving holidays of the year, Valentine’s Day has long been an important occasion in the sneaker world — a time...
The Nike Dunk Low Is “Now Accepting All Flowers”
Nike is straight-up lovebombing our newswire with the sheer number of Valentine’s Day sneakers it’s got planned for next month. Pretty much all the biggest...
The Nike Dunk Low’s Dress Shoe Pivot Continues In White And Brown
It’s Barbie and the Nike Dunk Low in a race to see who’s had the most jobs over their lifespan. In its mile-long CV, Peter...
Nike’s Corduroy Dunk Low Embraces “Light British Tan”
Certain fabrics scream “cozy” and certain seasons demand that feeling. If you can get on board with those simple mathematics, you’re all the way to...
Nike Drops More Workboot-Style Dunks Low For Winter
The “Panda Dunk” rose to its inescapable ubiquity largely on the merits of versatility. Fit for an errand run, gym sesh, or “stepping out” alike,...
Nike Made “Baroque” Dunk Lows For The Office
The Nike Dunk Low has taken on countless looks throughout its history, with experimentation becoming more common as we get further removed from the model’s...
Official Images Of The Nike Dunk Low Gore-Tex “Light Crimson”
Updated December 19th, 2025: Official images of the Nike Dunk Low Gore-Tex “Light Crimson” have surfaced. Given how often Nike uses GORE-TEX material across its...