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

A Japan-Exclusive Nike Dunk Low “Tokyo” Is Dropping On April 29th

Updated April 23rd, 2025: The Nike Dunk Low “Tokyo” will launch exclusively in Japan on April 29th. Currently, the shoes are expected to release at...

By Andrew Rizzo April 23, 2025
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AVAILABLE NOW: Nike Dunk Low “Sanddrift”

Updated April 25th, 2025: The Nike Dunk Low “Sanddrift” is available now via Nike.com, retailing for $125 in women’s sizing. Hit the “Where To Buy” links...

By Matt Varga April 21, 2025
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The Nike Dunk Low Conjures “Mystic Navy”

Gone are the days where the Nike Dunk Low was able to spellbind audiences with every single colorway, but you’ll hard pressed to find anyone...

By Matt Varga April 21, 2025
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The Nike Dunk Low Heads Back To “Kentucky”

The Nike Dunk Low has unquestionably been one of the most prominent sneakers of the past five years. While demand has certainly thinned since its...

By Andrew Rizzo April 21, 2025
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Olive Suede Adorns This Nike Dunk Low For Summer

Wouldn’t these make the perfect Nike Dunk Low Pro B? Prior to SB becoming a sure thing in 2002, Nike soft launched their fat tongued...

By John Kim April 20, 2025
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Earthy “Cave Stone” Makes Its Way Onto The Nike Dunk Low

If early social media chatter is any indication, the Air Jordan 4 “Cave Stone” might be one of the most coveted drops of the Fall...

By Andrew Rizzo April 20, 2025
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Nike Greyscales Out The Dunk Low For Summer 2025

Nike execs said it would scale back heavily on its retro product such as the Dunk. Well, actions speak louder than words. We know that...

By Sneaker News April 18, 2025
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This Nike Dunk Low Wears “Red Panda” Heads For Fall 2025

The Dunk isn’t going away without a fight. Though the general public is likely at a point of full saturation with the silhouette, general release...

By Matt Varga April 17, 2025
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The Nike Dunk Low Takes On “Bright Citron” For Summer

We’ve noted similar before, but the Nike Dunk Low isn’t in the industry-defining pole position it once was. For those swayed by grey market pricing,...

By Matt Varga April 17, 2025
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