It was inevitable a return to its roots for the Nike Dunk as the last few years have yielded a brash array of mutli-color releases. Although we’re sure colorful colorways are still on their way, the Dunk has seen a much more balanced palette as of late. Here’s a look at some recent Dunk Highs with distressed leather and ostrich highlights. Check your local Nike dealer for availability.
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It looks like the Nike ACG department had something cool under their sleeves. They have been recently working on really interesting and functional concept – the Convertible Considered Dunk. This Dunk features a heel flap which can be flipped down making it easy for the wearer to put on or take off. We would imagine that they would be useful for frequent flyers who could easily slip them off during security checks or on the plane. Unfortunately, Nike decided to drop this idea so you probably won’t be seeing this in stores anytime soon.
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Five years ago, living legend Haze put to work his creativity and design as him and Nike put the touches on a pack of Nike Dunks. The Haze Dunks are latest and greatest to be featured in the Nike Be True Chronicles, an ongoing showcase of the most heralded Nike Dunks throughout it’s existence. The background story goes as follows with Nike enlisting the help of the talented artist on a new spray technique, eventually giving up the reigns of creative control for the ensuing Hyperstrike box. The shoes could be considered among the tipping points of sneaker insanity as the market would soon explode.
A few years back, it was fashionable in the Sneakerhead community to match your sneakers along with your clothes like t-shirts or jackets. However, for the past year or so, both “Sneakerheads” and “HYPEBEASTs” have opted for more low-cut and stylish sneakers from brands like Vans or Converse. Individuals now focuses on their overall look rather than wearing just hyped up sneakers (like the Dunks). Just today, the Japanese web magazine Honeyee has published a look book feature showing you that Dunks can actually look good if worn with the right pieces. In the feature, you will not see black dunks with a black shirt but rather you will get to experience how a sporty shoe like the Dunk can go with a more sophisticated fit.
You check out the feature here.
Movie wiseguy Ferris Bueller’s original movie poster outfit can be seen on this upcoming pair of Dunk High SBs. The white/gray/tan upper is complimented by a leopard print lining and flat laces. Stay tuned for more release details.
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Movie covers form the inspiration for a new upcoming series of Nike SB’s. A look here features the Nike SB Dunk High Thashin’, inspired by the 1986 skateboard drama of the same name. The Dunk High can be seen with a wild and angular print on the upper with gradient swoosh. Stay tuned for more release details.
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The Nike Dunk Be True project is in full effect for 2008. A preview has dropped regarding the upcoming March Tier 0 releases which feature two contrasting styles. These include both solid colored and multi-colored designs. The Dunks utilize high quality perforated leather, smooth leather and nylon. Available March 29th at Colette and Opium in France.
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Hong Kong was chosen as one of the seven cities (Los Angeles, New York, Sao Paulo, London, Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo) as the inspiration of the Nike Be True City Pack. The Hong Kong City Dunk has a black/varsity royal colorway and a gum sole. This sneaker which will only be released in Hong Kong at shops with Tier Zero accounts will be limited to only 86 pairs. Available now at Kix Files.
Popular cult football club FC St. Pauli has long been associated with the punk movement in German football. Nike has enlisted two different clubs, each with their own colorful and rich history to commemorate the European Cup set to take place this year. A sneak peek includes a preliminary look into a Dunk Low and High which features embossed leather, ostrich leather and the use of St. Pauli’s crest and popular skull logo. Stay tuned for more details.
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Nick Tershay is probably best known to sneakerheads for creating one of the most sought after Dunk SB of all time, the Diamond aka. Tiffany Dunk. Kent Uyehara from FTC (a skateshop/brand from San Francisco) had a chance to interview Nick about several topics including how the Diamond Dunk came about, how he started his career. This short interview can be seen here or at the FTC site.
As mentioned yesterday, there will an installation for the promotion of the Los Angeles City Dunk at 144 LAB in LA. The LA Dunk is part of the whole Nike Be True campaign. Seven cities were chosen for the launch of this City Dunk Pack. 86 pairs were made for each city. The New York Dunk was launched last week at NORT and this week, 144 LAB will be releasing at LA Dunk. So if you’re in town, better go line up on Saturday 16th.
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As kids, we would throw up our beat up sneakers and try to hang them on telephone poles or electrical wires. This is the concept Nike based their installation on for their setup at the 144 LAB in Los Angeles. Many pairs of the Nike Los Angeles City Dunks were hung on a wire at the gallery. This installation will be there from February 9th to February 16th so if you’re in town, go check this one out.
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