Nike Dunk High Release Dates
In 1985, Peter Moore could do no wrong— just months after releasing the Air Jordan 1, Moore found himself at the center of another basketball phenomenon, the Nike Dunk High. The Nike Dunk High is synonymous with ‘80s college basketball in large part to the “Be True To Your School” campaign that led to Nike creating their silhouette in college team-friendly colorways. While the Dunk High is a star in its own right, the silhouette is actually a mashup of the Air Jordan 1, the Nike Legend, and the Nike Terminator. Read more about the Nike Dunk High and memorable college colorways here.
Originally released in 1985 as part of the "Be True to Your School" collection, the Nike Dunk High began life as a basketball shoe. Designed with the needs of college basketball players in mind, the Dunk High featured a similar silhouette to the Air Jordan 1, with its high-top design providing ample ankle support, and a multilayered upper ensuring durability.
Over the years, the Dunk High has become a canvas for creative expression, arriving in a myriad of colorways and collaborations. Standout iterations include the highly coveted "Syracuse" and "Kentucky" colorways, along with collaborations like the Supreme x Dunk High and the Comme des Garçons x Dunk High. Its timeless design, combined with its diverse array of color schemes and styles, ensures that the Dunk High remains relevant and highly sought after in the sneaker world.
Despite its transformation from a performance basketball shoe to a streetwear icon, the Nike Dunk High has stayed true to its roots. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Nike's ability to innovate while respecting and preserving the original essence of their designs.
Nike Dunk High Burgundy Crush (W)
$125 • DD1869-601
Nike Dunk High SP Varsity Purple (W)
$110 • DC5382-100
Nike Dunk High 85 Green Denim
$140 • DV1143-300
Nike Dunk High 85 Royal Blue Denim
$140 • DQ8799-101
Nike Dunk High Football Grey (GS)
$105 • DB2179-110
Nike Dunk High University Gold Black
$125 • DD1399-700
Nike Dunk High Homer Simpson
$115 • DD1399-401
Nike Dunk High Chenille Swoosh Light Smoke Grey
$135 • DR8805-003
Nike Dunk High Chenille Swoosh Safety Orange
$125 • DR8805-002
Nike Dunk High LXX Cinnabar
$120 • DX0346-600
Nike Dunk High PRM Armory Navy
$135 • DQ7679-400
Nike Dunk High Pink Prime (W)
$110 • DD1869-110
Nike Dunk High Pecan Sail
$135 • DQ8800-200
Nike Dunk High Black Safety Orange (GS)
$105 • DB2179-004
Nike Dunk High Somos Familia
$140 • DZ5354-045
Nike Dunk High Black Safety Orange (PS)
$85 • DD2314-004
Nike Dunk High Lakers
$125 • DD1399-500
Nike Dunk High World Champions
$130 • DR9512-001
Nike Dunk High Deadpool (GS)
$105 • DB2179-003
Nike Dunk High Tan Suede
$120 • DQ7679-001
Nike Dunk High Dark Beetroot Wolf Grey
$125 • DD1399-600
Nike Dunk High Phantom Stadium Green (PS)
$85 • DD2314-002
