A Punk Aesthetic Reappears on the Nike Dunk Low

Over the past 40 years, the Nike Dunk Low has surfaced in countless styles inspired by everything from Ben & Jerry's ice cream to the Grateful Dead's Dancing Bears. Recently, Peter Moore's iconic design has emerged in a few makeovers that nod to punk rock music and its historic venues, typical color palettes, and other touch points.

The 'Dunks Not Dead' and CBGB-inspired pair will soon be joined by a 'Pale Ivory'-covered option that also features a punk aesthetic. While the pair doesn't do much with its color palette, the distressed 'Off-Noir' panels around the heel seem at home alongside the aforementioned duo. Canvas and suede materials replace traditional leather construction across the upper, delivering a lighter package than normal. Branding on the tongue label and Achilles' heel overlay deviate from their surroundings in vibrant red, just as the Nike text on the insoles. Sock-liners also don a noisy black graphic, doubling-down on the rawness often associated with the punk genre.

Underfoot, Air Jordan 1-like outsoles indulge in a dark finish. Their speckled update, however, reveals that the shoe is part of Nike's Next Nature series, which aims to be more eco-friendly by upcycling materials.

Enjoy official photos of the latest Dunk Low ahead. The pairs is releasing via Nike.com on May 7, 2025 for $125.

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