Created for the hardwood but taken to the streets, this '80s icon returns with classic details and throwback hoops flair. The smooth leather upper provides a durable yet premium look and feel while a padded, low-cut collar and foam midsole let you comfortably take your game anywhere. Benefits Upper ages to soft perfection and features durable construction reminiscent of '80s b-ball. Padded, low-cut collar adds a sleek look that feels great. Foam midsole offers lightweight, responsive cushioning. Rubber sole with classic hoops pivot circle adds durability, traction and heritage style. 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.