Created for the hardwood but taken to the streets, the b-ball icon returns with crisp synthetic leather and retro colors. The classic design channels '80s vintage back onto the streets while the padded, high-top collar adds an old-school look rooted to comfort. Benefits synthetic leather and textile upper softens and gains vintage character with wear. High-top collar, tongue shape and perforations on the toe box add an iconic look that stays true to the original. Rubber sole has a full cupsole stitch for exceptional durability. Nike Dunk From backboards to skateboards, the influence of the Nike Dunk is undeniable. Although introduced as a basketball shoe in 1985, its flat and grippy soles were perfect for a neglected sports community—skaters. Uncovering a subculture craving creativity as much as function, Dunk released decades of countless colorways that continue to capture the soul of skaters from coast to coast.