The Nike Dunk was first introduced in 1985 as a “fraternal twin” to the Nike Terminator, aligning itself to a limited number of specific college team colors. However, since its reintroduction in 1998, the Dunk has evolved from a basketball shoe to an iconic brand, creating a considerable sub-culture of street fashion and art.
The Dunk also became popular with skateboarders because it improved skating performance and provided better stability due to the lower profile sole. Nike eventually manufactured a Dunk specifically designed for skateboarders with a Zoom Air insole, known as the Nike SB Dunk. The SB Dunk has since become a sought-after collector’s item fetching high prices online.
Nike has employed a clever marketing strategy by collaborating with designers to create special edition collectible Dunks. When it released its limited edition “pigeons” with grey uppers and embroidered pigeons at the heel, especially designed for New York, the “pigeon riot” broke out when only 20 pairs were released to an eagerly waiting crowd of over 100.
When we’re talking iconic sneakers, however, you can’t talk about Nike without mentioning the legendary Nike Air Jordan shoes in the same breath. No one can dispute the fact that Michael Jordan and Nike started a basketball shoe revolution when Nike signed up the basketball legend to headline its famous basketball shoe. And the rest, as they say, was history. If you’re looking for Air Jordans for sale, check out the online shoe stores that carry authentic Nike Air Jordan shoes.