Nike Trainer Dunk

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.