Originally released in 1985, the Nike Dunk High was an alternative basketball sneaker. The “College Colors” program was successful and universities like Michigan, St John’s, and Syracuse all wore two-tone Nike Dunks that mimicked their team colors. Nike decided to re-release them in 1998. Nike first started with classic colors in both Dunk High and Dunk Low models. They commissioned popular street artists, designers, companies, and athletes to help collaborative with them on limited-edition models. The collaborators have included Haze, Danny Supa, Supreme, Zoo York, Reese Forbes, and Staple. The Nike Dunk SB model features a “Zoom Air” insole and a extra padded tongue. These modifications provide added comfort/durability and were specifically designed for skateboarders.
