History of The Nike Dunks
In 1985, the Nike Dunk was introduced. Released in colorways matching seven of the best NCAA Division I teams in the country, Nike Dunk Highs were marketed with the legendary “Be True to Your School” Campaign.
Since making its debut in 2002, the Nike SB Dunk has become one of the most iconic sneaker styles of all time, and a blank canvas for design inspiration. Boasting hypeworthy collabs and an effortlessly cool aesthetic, Nike SB Dunks rank among the most sought-after silhouettes on the market. While today the Nike Dunk SB is a skateboarding and lifestyle staple, its origins can actually be traced back to college basketball. Read on to discover more of the fascinating history behind the Nike SB Dunk, as told through some of our favorite pairs available for immediate purchase. While the 2010’s saw a dip in the style’s popularity, Nike Dunks came back in a big way in 2020. Collabs with the likes of Travis Scott, Virgil Abloh and the Grateful Dead once again propelled the Nike SB Dunk into the spotlight to become the hottest silhouette of the year.
Today, the Nike SB Dunk is without a doubt one of the most desirable silhouettes on the market – you might even say that it’s high time you got yourself a pair.
