DUNK THIS. Created for the hardwood but taken to the streets, the '80s b-ball icon returns with classic details and throwback hoops flare. Its padded, low-cut collar and foam midsole let you take your game anywhere—in comfort. Benefits Leather in the upper is durable and ages to soft perfection. Foam midsole offers lightweight, responsive cushioning. Rubber outsole with pivot circles adds durable 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.