The Dunk

Sneaker Freaker just posted a great article from issue 4 about the history of the Nike Dunk including an in depth run-down of each of the ‘Be True To Your School’ Dunk colors. Very good read. Highly recommended if you’re getting excited for the SB School pack and don’t even know why there they came from.

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The Dunk

Sneaker Freaker just posted a great article from issue 4 about the history of the Nike Dunk including an in depth run-down of each of the ‘Be True To Your School’ Dunk colors. Very good read.

Highly recommended if you’re getting excited for the SB School pack and don’t even know why there they came from.

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