Bring your flair for the theatrical and let these wrestling-inspired Dunks do all the talking. Extravagant details include cracked leather and gold accents, while a championship belt dubrae gives your outfit the edge. Lace up and channel your never-give-up mentality onto the streets. 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, the Dunk released decades of countless colourways that continue to capture the soul of skaters from coast to coast.