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
Official Images Of The Kobe Bryant x Nike Dunk Low Protro “Hot Punch”
UPDATED July 19th, 2026: Official images of the Nike Dunk Low Protro “Hot Punch” has surfaced. These are currently expected to launch later this Fall....
Nike Puffs Up With A Dunk Low “Bubble Swoosh” Pack
Credit where it’s due: the Nike Dunk Low is no longer the catalog-defining force it was when Nike first announced plans to scale back supply....
Nike Mixes Materials With The Dunk Low “Bronze Eclipse”
Few Nike sneakers embrace the pack mentality quite like the Dunk Low, the model routinely emerging in cohesive units built around matching materials and/or color...
The Nike Dunk Low Gives “Beef & Broccoli” Vibes
As far as food-inspired shoe nicknames go, “Beef & Broccoli” sits near the top of the list, popularized in NYC by the Timberland Field Boot...
The Nike Dunk Low’s Patent Leather Series Adds “Pink Rise”
Back in 2025, Nike sought to flip what some perceived as oversaturation with two-tone versions of the Dunk by leaning into the punch. Literal panda...
Nike Goes Color Crazy With This Kids’ Dunk Low
Simply on the basis of being one of Nike’s most high-volume products, the Nike Dunk Low has taken to some zany arrangements over the years....
The Nike Dunk Low Suits Up For “Gameday”
There are two types of sports fans in this world; those whose pre-game actions are unmoored by any thought their conduct could affect their favorite...
Nike Hits The Quad With A Dunk Low “Varsity Pack”
No Nike sneaker screams “college” quite like the Dunk, a reputation earned in the 1980s with the “Be True To Your School” launch and bolstered...
New York City Artist Andrea Bergart Puts Her Brush To This Nike Dunk Low
Sure, collaborations with musicians and fashion labels can be some of the most powerful tools in any brand’s roster. But for Nike, the creatives are...