(Update) The UNDERCOVER x Nike Dunk High pair were released on 28 February 2022 and are available at various resellers.
UNDERCOVER and Nike are back with an awesome release. The last release we saw from the two was in January 2020, more than a year ago! For the upcoming release, UNDERCOVER and Nike are releasing two colorways for the Nike Dunk High.
UNDERCOVER
UNDERCOVER was founded by none other than Jun Takahasi, while still a student at Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo. He soon connected with icon Nigo from A Bathing Ape and Takahasi opened his first store in 1993, showcasing all his talent. Jun Takahasi is best known for his streetwear styles combined with punk.
UNDERCOVER x Nike Dunk High
The Nike Dunk High comes in a 'White' and 'Black' colorway. The upper in both colorways is made of leather. What makes this sneaker different from others is the text on the heel of the shoe. On the left of the pair it says 'CHOAS' and on the right shoe 'GLEICHGEWICHT', which means balance. Around the ankle there is also text, which reads 'NEUES LEBER' and 'NEUER LÄRM'. Finally, under the upper is a speckled midsole.
Unfortunately, no release date has yet been announced for the UNDERCOVER Nike Dunk High. So keep an eye on our news page daily to stay up to date with the latest sneaker news.
UNDERCOVER unveils a Nike Dunk High collab
(Originally posted 27 January 2021)
In the past week, the Paris Fashion Week officially started and we have already seen some shows. The Japanese company UNDERCOVER presented the Fall/Winter collection of 2021. In it, they revealed an upcoming collaboration with Nike. UNDERCOVER has teamed up with Nike to unleash creativity on the beloved Dunk High model, which looks set to appear in two colorways.
UNDERCOVER is a unique Japanese brand founded by fashion designer Jun Takahasi. The brand is highly appreciated in the streetwear world as well as in the high-end fashion world. You could call it a combination of Supreme and Louis Vuitton, but with a touch of the Japanese underground. Jun Takahasi gets his inspiration mainly from punk and American streetwear. He was also a big fan of the British punk rock band 'The Sex Pistols', which strongly influenced his style.
Incidentally, this is not the first time that the brands UNDERCOVER and Nike have joined forces. In 2017, the two also released a collaboration using the popular Dunk High model. Nike's Daybreak model has also popped up several times in different colorways created by UNDERCOVER. Now, the two decided it was time to take the Nike Dunk to the next level. In addition, some models have been used in the long-standing collaboration between the two, such as the Air Max 720 and the React Presto.
UNDERCOVER x Nike Dunk High 'Chaos'
As we mentioned, the upcoming Dunk High collab was presented during the presentation of the Fall/Winter 2021 collection of UNDERCOVER. The presentation happened online in a setting with an inverted canvas in the background. In total, two colorways will appear that are very contrasting from each other.
The silhouette appears in 'Triple White' and 'Triple Black' colorways. The Nike Dunk retains its full leather base with some details on top. On the back of the sneakers are words in contrasting colours. The left shoe features the word 'CHAOS', while the right heel features the German word 'GLEICHGEWICHT', which literally translates to 'balance'. Next, running underneath the upper is a speckled midsole that we have seen before in the UNDERCOVER x Nike collaboration.
Unfortunately, apart from the unveiling, we no nothing more about the upcoming UNDERCOVER x Nike Dunk High 'Chaos' collab. Curious to see pictures of both colorways? Scroll down quickly! Check our release calendar daily for all upcoming releases.
