The Nike Dunk has established itself as a household name over time. With regular sneaker buyers and sneaker enthusiasts alike, this popular silhouette has additionally increased Nike’s appeal. Initially a basketball shoe targeted towards collegiate athletes, the Dunk made its debut in 1985. The design was inspired by the Air Force 1, the Terminator, the Air Jordan 1, and the Legend. While design elements of the Air Jordan 1 and Terminator were combined to create the upper, The Legend helped create the molds for the popular silhouette.The outsole and overall look of the Dunk were inspired by the Air Force 1.
Nike SB adopted the design and made it its own in the late 1990s and early 2000s. In the years 2020 and 2021, the Dunk saw a full resurgence, well surpassing its original function as a collegiate basketball sneaker and transitioning into a skateboarding staple.
Despite the Dunk’s incredible ability to blend art, fashion, music, and popular culture into a seamless whole, it has consistently been a sneaker for many subcultures around the globe.
Due to its straightforward design, harmonious color blocking, and exceptional shape and style adaptability, the Nike Dunk is currently one of the most sought-after sneakers on the market.
With so many amazing sneakers available right now, it can be challenging to find the perfect Nike Dunk. Thankfully, the DSCENE team has put together a list of some of our favorites based on their designs and “it” factor to make it easier for you to decide which pair to add to your collection.
Dunk Low GS ‘Active Fuchsia’
The Nike Dunk Low GS ‘Active Fuchsia’ adds a splash of color to the legendary sneaker. The base of this low-cut Dunk is made of supplel white leather. The toe cap, mudguard, eye stay panel, foxing, Swooshes, laces and lining are highlighted by fuchsia overlays. An Active Fuchsia rubber outsole and a white midsole round out the design.
Dunk Low GS ‘Active Fuchsia’
Color: White/Active Fuchsia
Style Code: FJ0704-100
Release Date: April 12, 2023
Price: $90
Run The Jewels x Dunk Low SB ‘4/20’
The Run The Jewels Dunk Lows boast a Deep Royal Blue/Active Pink-Blue Chill color scheme. The sneaker’s upper is made of leather and suede and has a variety of blue hues. Hot pink Swooshes on the side panels, Metallic Gold Nike branding on the heel tabs and tongue tags, and a translucent midsole/outsole are further characteristics. RTJ’s handgun and fist insignia on the insoles and the date 4/20 hidden on the Zoom bags of the insoles are further embellishments. The word “JAIMILY 2010” on one of the Zoom bags is an homage to El-P’s true name, Jamie Meline, and his wife Emily Panic, who started dating on that day. The other insoles make references to 4/20/75, the birthday of Killer Mike.
Run The Jewels x Dunk Low SB ‘4/20’
Color: Deep Royal Blue/Active Pink-Blue Chill
Style Code: DO9404-400
Release Date: April 20, 2023
Price:$130
Run The Jewels x Dunk High SB ‘4/20’
The second upcoming sneaker from the collaboration with the hip hop duo is the Run The Jewels x Dunk High SB ‘4/20’. Contrasting hues and textures in the shoe’s design capture the duo’s distinctive sound. Black tumbled leather and fuchsia pony-hair overlays make up the upper. The lace dubraes shimmer in gilded metal, while the iconic black Swoosh has a sleek, polished three dimensional look. A rubber cupsole with black sides sits atop a fuchsia outsole to support the high-top shoe. ‘Run The Jewels’ print and a stash pocket are both hidden details that can be found inside each collar flap.For devoted followers of the hip-hop duo, the Run The Jewels Dunk Highs also include a ton of additional laces and a limited-edition shoebox.
Run The Jewels x Dunk High SB ‘4/20’
Color: Active Pink/Black/Metallic Gold
Style Code: DX4356-600
Price: $140
Release Date: Apr 20th, 2023
Wmns Dunk Low Premium ‘Vintage Red’
One of the most widely anticipated women’s exclusive Dunk releases from 2022, the Dunk Low Vintage, is back this spring with fresh color options. The sneaker is an original redesign of the ’85 classic that has been pre-aged to have that vintage feel. Team red overlays wrap across the toebox, lacing system, and back of the shoe, working on top of a clean white base to create a striking contrast that will undoubtedly draw attention everywhere you go. A flaming Swoosh shoots through the lateral and medial sidewalls, while “Nike” branding is sewn across the tongue tag and heel badge. The sneaker features vintage accents throughout the design. Retro coconut milk hues are applied to the midsole, and these hues are expertly accented by a pair of creamy laces that tie everything together and complete the ’80s-inspired look.
Wmns Dunk Low Premium ‘Vintage Red’
Color: White/Team Red-Coconut Milk
Style Code: FJ4555-100
Release Date: April 21, /2023
Price: $120
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Dunk Low ‘Pure Platinum’
This popular low-top is dressed in White and Pure Platinum and features flawless leather construction with matching mesh tongues and lining. Its Swooshes, heels, and rubber outsole are also highlighted in Pure Platinum. To finish the two-tone design of the upcoming Pure Platinum Dunks, more white is added to the tongues, laces, and midsole.
Dunk Low ‘Pure Platinum’
Color: White/Pure Platinum
Style Code: DV0831-101
Release Date April 25, 2023
Price: $110
