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

The Mesh Nike Dunk Low Series Continues With “College Grey”

Another day, another Nike Dunk Low. Peter Moore’s basketball-turned-lifestyle model is continuing to surface in new options for Summer 2025, now reprising a series of...

By Andrew Rizzo 19 hours
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“Ashen Slate” Casts Onto The Nike Dunk Low

For those who still gesture towards Peter Moore’s design when filling out an outfit (and to your defense, there are few models that beat it...

By Matt Varga 20 hours
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Nike Finds A New Spot For The Mini-Swoosh On The Dunk Low

Despite Nike’s promises to inject some fresh designs and some overall newness to the product cycle, we’re still seeing a heavy reliance on Retro product....

By Sneaker News April 1, 2025
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AVAILABLE NOW: Nike Dunk Low “Snakeskin”

Updated April 1st, 2025: The Nike Dunk Low “Snakeskin” is available now, retailing for $125 in men’s sizing. Hit the “Where To Buy” links ahead to...

By Matt Varga April 1, 2025
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The Nike Dunk Low Slithers Into Snakeskin

The Lunar New Year celebrations that brought us so many “Year of the Snake” products may be in the rear view, but the occasion is...

By Matt Varga March 29, 2025
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The Nike Dunk Low Cops A “Blue Splatter” For Kids

At this point, Nike’s heavy reliance on the Dunk isn’t just a complaint from jaded devotees, it’s a matter of fact. Recent earning calls saw...

By Matt Varga March 28, 2025
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AVAILABLE NOW: Nike Dunk Low “Blue Tint”

Updated March 28th, 2025: The Nike Dunk Low “Blue Tint” is available now. Original article published February 11th: We’ve still got plenty of cold weather...

By Andrew Rizzo March 28, 2025
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The Nike Dunk Low Surfaces In Contemporary “Neutral Olive”

The Nike Dunk Low lineup for Summer 2025 appears to be taking a page from the Travis Scott shoe palette. On the heels of a...

By Andrew Rizzo March 24, 2025
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Nike Orders Up “Neapolitan” Aesthetics Again On The Dunk Low

In Nike’s most recent earnings call, among a host of other strategic bits of intrigue, the concept of toning down the sky-high production numbers of...

By Matt Varga March 24, 2025
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