Nike Dunk

Before Michael Jordan released his first signature shoe, the Nike Dunks were the shoe of choice, and they did just fine. First released as a high top in 1985, the Nike Dunk blessed the basketball scene and took the game to a whole new level. It came in a multitude of colorways, and was also released in team colors of superior college basketball teams. During the 1985-86 NCAA tournament, it was worn by topped rank universities such as Syracuse, Michigan, UNLV, and Arizona. It was easy to coordinate with team colors, as they came with different colored laces and a matching shoebox.

Rare Nike Dunk
Nike Dunk Low - 1 Piece Sole Collector	Nike Dunk Low - Atmos	Nike Dunk Low - Brazil	Nike Dunk Low - ID25 Sole Collector Cowboy Special
Nike Dunk Low - ID25 Sole Collector Yankees	Nike Dunk Low - Kickshawaii Aloha	Nike Dunk Low - Laser by Chris Lundy	Nike Dunk Low - Premium by Chris Lundy
Nike Dunk Low - Premium by Michael Desmond	Nike Dunk Low - Premium Collection Royale Serena Williams WMNS	Nike Dunk Low - Premium Haze	Nike Dunk Low - Priority Hufquake

Unfortunately, as the Air Jordan 1 (I) was released, a shoe that resembles the Nike Dunk, it fell from favor. Nike created the Jordan to resemble the Dunk High as a marketing ploy, which led to an explosion in sales as the Jordan I hit the scene.

The Dunks resurfaced in the late 90?s once again and became popular due to the Hip Hop scene. In 1999, as the resurgence of Hip Hop began so did that of the Nike Dunk. Another important catalyst in the resurrection of the Dunk was the release of the Nike Skateboarding (Nike SB) a couple of years later.