The Nike Dunk: A Legacy of Style and Culture
Born in 1985, the Nike Dunk started as a basketball sneaker designed by Peter Moore, blending elements of the Air Jordan 1, Air Force 1, and Nike Terminator. Launched with the "Be True to Your School" campaign, it splashed onto college courts with bold, team-inspired colorways, quickly winning over players and fans alike.
But the Dunk's story didn't stop there. By the late '90s, skateboarders adopted it for its durability and grip, sparking the 2002 debut of the Nike SB Dunk—a padded, Zoom Air-equipped evolution that cemented its street cred.
From hardwood to halfpipes, the Dunk became a canvas for creativity. Collaborations with icons like Supreme, Travis Scott, and Virgil Abloh turned it into a cultural juggernaut, while limited releases like the "Pigeon" Dunk fueled sneakerhead frenzy.
Today, it's more than a shoe—it's a symbol of versatility, bridging sport, skate, and style.
