Nike Dunk
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Why Choose the Nike Dunk
Nike released the Dunk High in 1985 as a high-top basketball sneaker that combined four previous Nike models - the AJ1, the AF1, the Terminator and the Legend.
As the Air Force 1 inspired the look of this model, the outsole had the same traction, while the upper was a mix of the Air Jordan 1 and the Terminator, and the Legend was used to make the moulds.
Although designer Peter Moore originally called the model the 'College Colour High', he changed his mind as the 40th anniversary of the first slam dunk coincided with the release of the model, and he named it the 'Nike Dunk' in honour of the occasion.
Early in the 1990s, the Dunk had fallen out of favour, which meant it could be purchased for very little money. The Dunk was lovingly adopted by skateboarders because of the subtle updates Nike made to the model, such as the new nylon tongue, making the sneaker more comfortable and lighter, and the fact that it was durable, easy to style, and available in many different colours.
With its simple, yet incredibly versatile design and colour-blocking style, the Nike Dunk is one of the most popular Nike models of all time. In the past few years, the silhouette has evolved from a college basketball sneaker to a staple of streetwear.
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