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

Kid Cudi Is Selling His Sneaker Collection On Pharrell’s JOOPITER

Kid Cudi is one of the most universally respected hip-hop artists of the 21st century, and for our purposes, he’s also gotten props for his...

By Andrew Rizzo March 13, 2025
0

The Nike Dunk Low Lines Up In Light Crimson

Too much of anything is never good, but Nike seems to have a dead ear to that proverb because yet another pair of Dunk Lows...

By Sneaker News February 22, 2025
0

Nike “Jarritos At Home” Dunk Lows Are Coming Soon

Despite lackluster demand from sneakerheads, the Nike Dunk Low is continuing to surface in new plug-and-play colorways for Spring/Summer 2025. As far as first impressions...

By Andrew Rizzo February 18, 2025
0

Earthy “Mink Brown” Lands On The Nike Dunk Low

The fall-off of the Nike Dunk Low exemplifies supply and demand gone wrong. Many new and upcoming Dunks may have sold out had they released...

By Andrew Rizzo February 12, 2025
0

The Nike Dunk Low “Friendship Knot” Is Available Now

Updated February 11th, 2025: The Nike Dunk Low “Friendship Knot” just dropped on Nike.com for $125. This unique edition of the Dunk features textured laces...

By Andrew Rizzo February 11, 2025
0

Another Grungy Nike Dunk Low Appears

Nike has cooked up every color combo on the Nike Dunk since the start of the decade, further necessitating printed, patterned and materially modified versions...

By Matt Varga February 11, 2025
0

A Soothing Pink And Grey Decorate This Nike Dunk Low

Welp, the Dunk is still here, and many more colorways are expected to touch down through the Spring and Summer 2025 season. Nike leaves no...

By Sneaker News February 10, 2025
0

“Metallic Platinum” Dazzles On The Nike Dunk Low Next Nature

Beaverton’s community initiatives are wide-ranging, but it’s hard to say that anything trumps their ecological efforts in terms of collective impact. While their efforts in...

By Matt Varga February 10, 2025
0

Nike Prepares A Versatile “Cave Stone” Dunk Low For Spring 2025

Another day, another Nike Dunk Low. Despite losing its allure due to oversaturation, the basketball-turned-lifestyle staple is continuing to surface in new colorways for Spring...

By Andrew Rizzo February 7, 2025
0