Created for the hardwood but taken to the streets, the '80s b-ball icon returns with classic details and throwback hoops flare. Channeling vintage style back onto the streets, its padded, low-cut collar lets you take your game anywhere—in comfort. Benefits Upper ages to soft perfection and features a durable construction reminiscent of '80s b-ball. Foam midsole offers lightweight, responsive cushioning. Rubber outsole with classic hoops pivot circle adds durability, traction, and heritage style. Nike Dunk From backboards to skateboards, the influence of the Nike Dunk is undeniable. Although introduced as a basketball shoe in 1985, its flat and grippy soles were perfect for a neglected sports community—skaters. Uncovering a subculture craving creativity as much as function, Dunk released decades of countless colorways that continue to capture the soul of skaters from coast to coast.