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Born in 1985, the Nike Dunk catered to NCAA basketball
teams with its matching "College Colors" colorways and durable construction. In
a span of 15 years, the Nike Dunk would evolve from a basketball shoe to a
skateboarding shoe, and ultimately, a highly sought-after fashion statement.
Unlike its cousins-the Nike Terminator, Nike Blazer, and
Nike Air Force 1-the Nike Dunk Hi had a very low profile, with a much lower
midsole designed to improve traction and keep close to the ground. The high-top
sneaker's boldly paneled upper was just as aesthetic as it was functional. The
multiple panels provided extra durability on the basketball court. This noted
sturdiness would eventually help the shoe crossover into the skateboarding
market.
After a hiatus, the Nike Dunk was
finally relaunched in 1998 in its celebrated college colorways, as well as in
some fresh color schemes. The new versions of high and low-top Dunks kept the
original's nylon tongue. The Nike Dunk also began to experiment with
exclusivity runs at this time, spawning the high demand for today's exclusive
and limited edition Dunks and an overall craze for Nike Dunks in general.
In the early 2000s, renowned brands
and designers including Undefeated, Alphanumeric, Jeff Staple, Haze, and Zoo
York among others collaborated with Nike to design unique Dunks. The shoe was
often seen worn by celebrities like Pharrell Williams and pro skateboarders
Danny Supa and Reese Forbes-contributing to the shoe's massive popularity in
the fashion and skateboarding scenes, and eventually launching the successful
SB line of Dunks.
The Nike Dunk SB's padded tongue,
Zoom Air insole, and supreme cushioning make the shoe a wise choice for
basketball players and skateboarders alike. Available in shades ranging from
Tiffany Blue to Curry Brown, in exclusives like the Heineken Star and the New
York Pigeons, and in various constructions such as Hi, Low, Mid, Trainer, and
One Piece, there's a Nike Dunk for every sneakerhead.
