Today, the Nike Dunk Low needs no introduction, enjoying the limelight as one of the world’s most recognizable and worn sneakers. Twenty-one years ago, however, the silhouette—in particular its modified version by Nike SB—was looking to plant its footing in a sea of highly-technical, modern offerings. Inspired by collectors across Asia, Europe, and North America, the Swoosh launched a City Series collection that delivered four different takes on Peter Moore’s design from 1985. Each pair would be exclusively available in London, Paris, New York City, and Tokyo.
Yesterday, atmos’ creative director Hirofumi Kojima unveiled a follow-up to 2004’s SB Dunk Low Pro “Tokyo.” Teased in parts, the sneaker employs the same “Muslin” color scheme used on its predecessor (and other “Tokyo” projects from Nike), creating an unmistakable through-line to the 21-year-old drop. (The legendary “Pigeon” Dunks also launched as part of this program, which Jeff Staple touched on in an interview with House of Heat°.) A quick glance at the heel, however, reveals the use of different materials.
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