Hot Breath: Nike Adds Saffron and Barley to a New Nike SB Dunk Low Colorway
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- Splitting the colorway into thirds, the new SB Dunk Low adds pea-green to the front third of the shoe, a pale yellow to the middle panels, and a brighter yellow to the heel section for a three-piece color evolution
- The Nike SB Dunk Low Saffron Quartz adds flame graphics to the embroidered Nike logo on the heel and adds a graphic of an open mouth emitting a full foot of flame on the insole, which led us to the hot breath theme in the first place
- The Nike SB Dunk Low Saffron Quartz will be released Fall 2026
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The Thrasher Magazine logo has long turned flaming letter graphics into a pretty standard way to communicate skate-themed intent at retail. For the latest Nike SB Dunk Low colorway, though, it looks like the heat graphics are communicating a case of hot breath instead of death-defying clips.
Splitting the colorway into thirds, the new SB Dunk Low adds pea-green to the front third of the shoe, a pale yellow to the middle panels, and a brighter yellow to the heel section for a three-piece evolution of lemon-lime, peas and corn, or, as the color code deems it, Saffron Quartz.
The Nike SB Dunk Low Saffron Quartz adds flame graphics to the embroidered Nike logo on the heel and adds a graphic of an open mouth emitting a full foot of flame on the insole, which led us to the hot breath theme in the first place. It might need a mint, but this colorway reminds us of classic yellow SB Dunk colorways like the Puff ‘n Stuff, Newcastle, and Vapor.
The Nike SB Dunk Low Saffron Quartz (AKA Hatch Chili) will be released Fall 2026 through Nike and select skate shops, in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $130. For all the latest Nike SB news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
