November 03, 2023
Reese Forbes applied a denim overlay to the upper of this Dunk Low, drawing inspiration from jeans that were worn in his youth. He also incorporated red hits on the sockliner and heel tab to reference his favorite rock band.
Todd Bratrud designed a Cheech and Chong inspired pair of Dunk Highs, with a wear away application that reveals a herb-like texture after skating. He also helped create a more literal 420 interpretation, stamped with the iconic herbed plant on the heel.
Appetite for Destruction Dunk Low
Modeled after the cover art of Guns & Roses' 1987 debut album Appetite for Destruction, this Nike Dunk Low was released in 2008 and features an upper made from Anthracite leather on the quarter panel and toe box paired with Black suede overlays and a Red-to-Yellow gradient on the patent leather heel panel. A Deep Violet Swoosh, Black midsole and a Red rubber outsole complete the look. The Nike Dunk High Pro SB 'Appetite for Destruction' also features the same design as the Low version, except it includes an Anthracite and Dark Purple colorway. It was available at select Nike SB retailers in March of 2008.
This low-top dunk features an upper made from black leather with colorful themed details inspired by the rock band's classic album covers. Yellow laces and a fading patent leather heel fading from yellow to red round out the details.
California Dunk Low
Back in 2004, Nike Skateboarding released a premium dunk low that was inspired by the state of California’s flag. Originally released to quickstrike accounts in the state, this shoe features a white leather upper contrasted with brown suede quarter panels. The green midsole and red outsole match the colors in the state flag, and a single embroidered red star adds to the shoes’ unique design.
This pair pays tribute to the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a base in Sweden blue, white and sport red colorway matched by suede overlays featuring palm trees and the inscription “Welcome to Dodger Stadium.” A gum rubber outsole completes the look.
London Dunk Low
When it comes to the storied Nike SB grails Yeezy discount that lit the spark of the skate subdivision’s meteoric rise, not all pairs are created equal. One of the most elusive is this 2005 London Dunk Low Pro, a colorway that has a secondary market price tag to match its legendary status.
Dressed in a mix of Soft Grey and Magnesium, the sneaker’s sole embellishment is a distinct embroidered line on the lateral heel panel, representing The River Thames — a 200-mile waterway so central to England’s history that it’s known as “Liquid History.” The sneakers were limited to just 202 pairs and released through Footpatrol.
Huf Dunk Low
In honor of the late streetwear brand founder, Keith Hufnagel, Nike and HUF teamed up on a trio of Dunk Lows that paid tribute to his hometown. This NYC-themed pair combines a navy base with white overlays and features embroidered HUF logos and mini-Swooshes on the toe box, skyline graphics on the heels, mismatched woven tongue tags, and "KEITH FOREVER" text on the heel tabs.
A black/white and white/blue Friends & Family pair complete the pack, with each sneaker housed in its own mystery bag (so you won't know what colorway you have until you open it up). HUF also excised the leather quarter panels on these pairs to reveal hidden tie-dye print as a nod to their previous collaboration from 2004.
Heavy Mental Dunk Mid
During a year of music influenced releases in 2008, Nike SB debuted a Dunk Low variation that drew inspiration from Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction album artwork. The shoe uses a black suede and leather makeup with red, white, and purple accents resembling the infamous cover.
San Francisco skate label, Heavy Mental teamed up with Nike on this Dunk Mid to twist rock cliches into their own punk-themed joke. The shoe’s underlays and medial angles feature metal band caricatures, while the strap resembles a breakaway wrist band you’d find at a concert. This version was limited to 666 pairs.
Inspired by Miller High Life beer, this Dunk Low features a green, black, and gold color palette on the pebbled suede and leather upper. The colorway was a hit with both sneakerheads and beer fans alike.
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