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Nike Dunk Low Retro
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Nike Dunk Low Retro · Photo source

Nike · Dunk

Dunk Low Retro

Released 1985

The Dunk Low Retro is a reissue of Nike's 1985 college basketball shoe, now an everyday lifestyle trainer; the year shown is the original Dunk's launch, as no source gives the month.

Made for
Everyday
Weight
–
Heel height
–
Drop
–

Specifications

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Fit and feel

Made for
Everyday
Midsole foam
Foam midsole
Upper
Synthetic leather upper; padded collar; perforated toe box
Outsole
Rubber outsole with a pivot circle

Use

Best for
Everyday wear

Design

Colourways
White/White/Black, White/White/Light Smoke Grey, Soft Pearl/College Grey/Soft Pearl and others

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Padded collar and perforated toe box
  • Foam midsole for light cushioning
  • Rubber outsole with the pivot-circle tread

Cons

  • Synthetic leather upper on the standard version
  • Nike publishes no weight, stack or drop figures

Closest rivals

Model
Made forWeightHeel heightDropReleased
NikeAir Jordan 1 Retro High OG
Everyday–––1985
NikeAir Jordan 1 Low
Everyday–––1985
NikeAir Max 1
Everyday–––1987

Sources

  1. nike.com/gb/t/dunk-low-retro-mens-shoes-GeHBr62V/HF5441-100
  2. nike.com/a/dunk-history

Photo: static.nike.com

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