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Nike Dunk High
History of the Nike Dunk High
It all starts with basketball. Basketball was the foundation for successful sneakers at the time, and it was no different with Dunk High. This shoe debuted in 1985 when college basketball had its peak and the song “We Are the World” by Michael Jackson was popular. Nike included different Air Force 1 models, the Nike Terminator, or Jordan 1 High silhouette in this design. Designer Peter Moore finally created the first colorways of Dunk High.
Based on the college basketball competition
Nike took advantage of the heated college basketball rivalry and came out with a collection of 12 colorways for major colleges. The shoe was promoted with the slogan “Be true to your school” and all fans of their college team should identify themselves from top to bottom with the colors of their team and cheer them on during the game. The Dunk High was to be called College Color High.
The Dunk in the sneaker culture
Dunk High made its way from the basketball court to the streets. It’s similar to the Adidas Superstar, which also made a breakthrough in music and movies. In 1987, it appeared on the album cover for ‘The Mix Crew’ with a Dunk High in the foreground. Dunk High also appeared in Spike Lee’s film ‘School Daze’. It really got going at the end of the 90s, when skater hype was huge and many people wore Dunk Highs. Besides hardcore fans and baseball players, these sneakers also appealed to skaters. In 2002, Nike launched its SB division.
Supreme x Nike Dunk High
In the same year, Supreme’s collaboration with Nike was launched. The first shoe of the ‘Color By’ series was from Richard Mulder and had a clean white/blue colorway. In 2005, riots broke out outside Reed Space in NYC when Pigeon Dunk was released. After that, many unforgettable collabs followed, which are worth a lot today and hardly available.
Upcoming Nike Dunk High releases
Do you want to know more about the Nike Dunk High? Well, we got you covered with our sneakernews as well as the sneaker release calender, so you never miss a drop. Go and check it out for yourself, so you know when and where the newest Dunk High will be releasing, and you can cop yourself a brand-new pair of Dunks for retail. Interested in lower dunks as well? Check out our Nike Dunk Low, and Nike Dunk Low SB.
Nike Dunk High ‘Blue Chill’
The Nike Dunk High ‘Blue Chill’ takes the classic Air Force 1 shoe and adds an eye-catching burst of color. The upper features a smooth leather upper with a stark white foundation and contrasting overlays in a radiant shade of blue. The pastel hue is repeated on the signature Swoosh, textile collar lining, and durable rubber outsole. Unexpected hits of Amarillo yellow land on the heel tab as well as Nike branding hits on the woven tongue tag and sockliner.
SKU - DD1399-401
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Nike Dunk High ‘Panda’
Nike Dunk High ‘Black White’ is a two-tone design inspired by the original 1985 release. The panda color blocking and materials are true to the original release, highlighted by a leather upper in sharply contrasting black and white tones. Atop the lightly padded nylon tongue, a woven tag displays crimson Nike branding for an unexpected flash of color. Underfoot, the rubber outsole features a time-tested traction pattern originally developed for the collegiate hardwood.
SKU - DD1399-105
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Nike Dunk High ‘4th of July’
Created for the hardwood but taken to the streets, the Nike Dunk High Retro returns with classic details and throwback hoops flair. Red, white and blue leather overlays bring bold energy to this '80s b-ball icon, while a high-top design and mesh tongue (with special hoops logo) channel vintage style. Cop the Nike Dunk High '4th of July' today!
SKU - DX2661-100
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Nike Dunk High ‘Burgundy Crush’ W
The Women's Nike Dunk High 'Burgundy Crush' is a retro hoops shoe that outfits the classic two-tone color blocking of the 1985 'Be True to Your School' series. The leather upper features a white base with contrasting burgundy overlays and a matching Swoosh. Padded high-cut collar, breathable nylon tongue and durable cupsole provide a secure fit. Grippy rubber outsole anchors this sneaker.
SKU - DD1869-601
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Nike Dunk High ‘Pure Platinum Sail’
The Nike Dunk High Grey Laser Orange comes in a premium sail leather base, with layers of premium cool grey suede. This versatile, neutral colourway gets white leather Swooshes on the sides and hits of Laser Orange on the tongue tag and insole. The cushioned midsole is in sail and accompanied by a solid black rubber sole. Cop this sneaker on Sneakercoppers!
SKU - DZ4515-100
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Nike Dunk High ‘Reverse Goldenrod’
The Nike Dunk High Retro 'Reverse Goldenrod' offers a vintage spin on the 1985 'Iowa' Dunk High. The high-top features a darker shade of yellow throughout the leather upper, contrasted by black overlays and a color-matched Swoosh. Unexpected bursts of Habanero Red make their way to the woven Nike tongue tag and sockliner. In keeping with the shoe's basketball roots, it is underpinned by a traditional cupsole built with crisp white sidewalls and a durable black rubber outsole.
SKU - DD1399-700
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Nike Dunk High ‘Reverse Panda’
The Nike Dunk High White Panda is a monochromatic masterpiece. The shoe sports a simple but stunning yin and yang colour blocking, with a pristine smooth white base setting the tone for its sophisticated design. Off-white toe, eye stays and ankle overlays add a subtle contrast, while black Swooshes, tongue branding, and shoelaces complete the Panda-inspired palette. Finishing this piece is a classic lightweight Dunk High midsole and treaded outsole. You simply can't go wrong with these all-around sneakers!
SKU - DJ6189-101
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Nike Dunk High 1985 ‘Barely Rose Denim’
The Nike Dunk High 1985 ‘Barely Rose’ applies an aged aesthetic to a refashioned high-top that aligns with the retro silhouette's original shape. Crisp white leather is utilized on the upper, accented with faded pink denim overlays and a color-matched Swoosh. The latter details feature raw edges and contrast red stitching on an off-white rubber cupsole. A woven tag displays traditional Nike branding atop a breathable nylon tongue.
SKU - DQ8799-100
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Nike Dunk High LXX ‘Cinnabar’ W
The Nike Dunk High WMNS LXX Cinnabar features a premium leather upper, with bright red overlays on a sail white base. Darker reds are used on the Swooshes on the sides and the leather Nike-branded tongue tag. The upper sits on a cushioned white midsole, with matching reds on the stitching and the bouncy rubber outsole. Cop this classic sneaker at Sneakercoppers today!
SKU - DX0346-600
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Nike SB Dunk High ‘San Francisco Giants’
The Nike Dunk High SB ‘San Francisco Giants’ features a cream-colored textile upper with tonal suede overlays and a black Swoosh outlined in Team Orange embroidery. The latter hue is repeated on the woven Nike SB tongue tag, featuring a pair of unique interior-side graphics: a baseball mitt appears on the right shoe, while a kayak on the left shoe recognizes the home run ball seekers who patrol McCovey Cove. Underfoot, the black rubber outsole is accented with a splash of bubblegum pink.
SKU - DO9394-100
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Dunk High SB ‘Strawberry Cough’
Nike designed the Nike Dunk High SB ‘Strawberry Cough’ in collaboration with artist Todd Bratrud. The shoe delivers a literal interpretation of the fragrant marijuana strain for which it is named, with a two-tone upper resembling an actual strawberry through a blend of textured red leather and hairy green suede. A coughing anthropomorphic strawberry adorns both the sneaker's lateral heel and custom sockliner.
SKU - CW7093-600
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Nike Dunk High ‘Desert Camo’ W
The Nike women's Dunk High 'Desert Camo' updates the classic silhouette with a military-inspired design. The high-top is made with a desert-camo canvas upper in neutral beige tones. Subtle print decorates each panel and overlay, as well as the eye stay and tongue. A woven Nike tag is branded on the tongue, while a translucent rubber outsole underfoot provides traction.
SKU - DX2314-200
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Nike Dunk High ‘Soulgoods Olive’
The SOULGOODs x Nike Dunk High SB ‘’90s’ is a three-piece pack that nods to basketball, music and art from the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s. This pair draws inspiration from an iconic Chinese rock album from the ‘90s, featuring an olive nubuck upper with a tonal Swoosh outlined in 3M reflective detailing. An embroidered mini-Swoosh appears on the toe box, while SOULGOODS' signature tiger graphic adorns the lateral heel and tongue tag. 'From Beijing to the world' is inscribed along the interior collar. A solid black finish is applied to the midsole and rubber outsole which features a 'tiger eye' graphic underfoot.
SKU - DR1415-200
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Nike Dunk High ‘Summit White Pure Platinum’
The Nike Dunk High Summit White Pure Platinum falls under the category of Nike sports shoes, and is available in different sizes. The high-top of this product has a smooth leather upper with white overlays, a subdued gray base and a swoosh that matches the color scheme. This shoe features perforated toe box, robust rubber cupsole supported with sticky rubber outsole and breathable nylon tongue, making it a suitable shoe for college hardwood court.
SKU - DJ6189-100
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Nike Dunk High ‘White Picante Red’
The '80s basketball icon returns with fresh leather and retro dunk colors. The classic hoops design channels '80s vintage back onto the streets while the padded, high-top collar adds an old-school look rooted in comfort. Cop the Nike Dunk High 'White Picante Red' here!
SKU - DV0828-100
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Nike Dunk High ‘Light Bone Diffused Blue’ GS
Feel like an '80s-era All-Star in the Nike Dunk High. These classic high tops are scaled down just right for kids. With a super-durable design and OG colours, these are an easy slam dunk.
SKU - DB2179-006
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Nike Dunk High ‘Safty Orange’ GS
Prepare for Halloween with the Nike Dunk High GS Halloween Orange Black. This shoe's classic styling is made up of a jet-black base, wrapped in pumpkin-orange overlays. Slim Swooshes cut across the sides, along with more branding on the tongue tag and insole. The spooky upper sits upon a cushioned white midsole, complemented by a bouncy brown rubber outsole. Treat yourself this spooky season with the Nike Dunk High GS Halloween Orange Black!
SKU - DB2179-004