Nike Dunk: the cult basketball-skate silhouette dominating 2022-2025

Step into the world of the Nike Dunk, the basketball silhouette designed by Peter Moore in 1985 (the same designer as the Air Jordan 1) and become, after two decades of skate use, one of the most coveted sneakers in the world. Queen of the streetwear comeback since 2020, the Dunk declines its forms in Dunk Low versions (the hyper-collected low cut), Dunk High (the OG basketball), Nike SB Dunk (the skateboard line) and Disrupt. From the legendary Dunk Low Panda to Travis Scott, Off-White x Virgil Abloh, Supreme, Stussy, Patta, Concepts, Jeff Staple Pigeon collabs, MTHOR brings together more than 970 authenticated Nike Dunk references. Every pair passes through our authentication experts before shipping with the MTHOR seal worldwide.

The story of an icon: Peter Moore 1985, Be True To Your School, and the second skate life

The Nike Dunk adventure begins in 1985 under the pen of Peter Moore, the Nike designer who would draw the Air Jordan 1 the same year. The Dunk borrows elements from several existing Nike silhouettes: the Air Force 1 sole, the Terminator profile, and the AJ1 Low-style low cut. The shoe is specifically designed for the "Be True To Your School" university programme — Nike supplies customised Dunks to the 12 biggest American universities (UNC Tar Heels, Kentucky Wildcats, Syracuse Orangemen, etc.) with their official colours, creating the first OG colourways UNC, Kentucky, Syracuse, Iowa, Villanova, Michigan, St. John's which today have become ultimate collector items.

The Dunk then goes through a quiet period until the late 90s, when skaters rediscover the silhouette for its support, rubber grip and clean streetwear look. In 2002, Nike officially launches the SB Dunk line (Skate Boarding) — Sandy Bodecker, head of the SB division, transforms the classic Dunk into a technical skate sneaker with padded tongue, thicker leather, Zoom Air sole. The first SB Dunks (Reese Forbes Wheat 2002, Heineken 2003, Tiffany 2005, Jeff Staple Pigeon 2005 — the famous NYC Pigeon Riot) immediately become collector. Collabs then explode: Diamond Supply Co. Tiffany, Concepts Lobster, Travis Scott Cactus Jack, Grateful Dead, Ben & Jerry's Chunky Dunky, Parra.

In 2020, the Dunk explodes mainstream with the release of the Dunk Low "University Red" and especially the Dunk Low "Panda" (Black/White) which becomes in 2 years the best-selling sneaker worldwide. The Low format now dominates the market. In 2024-2025, Nike continues to capitalise with classic colourways (Civic Orange, Hangul Day, Photon Dust, Yellow Pondicherry) and major collabs (Travis Scott AJ1 Low collab, Off-White revisits). Today more than 1,500 different Dunk colourways exist — the Dunk has matched or even surpassed the Air Force 1 and Air Jordan 1 on the lifestyle segment.

The standout silhouettes: Dunk Low, Dunk High, Nike SB Dunk, Disrupt

The Nike Dunk exists in four main families. The Dunk Low remains by far the most coveted — low cut, perfect for daily use, with cult colourways Panda (Black/White), UNC (University Blue/White), Chicago (Red/White), Syracuse (Orange/White), Triple White, Civic Orange, Photon Dust, Yellow Pondicherry. More than 600 Low references in stock at MTHOR.

The Dunk High is the original 1985 version with high collar protecting the ankle. Iconic colourways: High Panda, High Black White, High Aluminum, High Vintage Black, plus the collab drops Off-White Dunk High, AMBUSH x Dunk High, Comme des Garçons x Dunk High.

The Nike SB Dunk is the line dedicated to skateboarding, technical and ultimate collector. Cult drops: SB Dunk Low Concepts "Lobster" (Red, Blue, Green, Purple), SB Dunk Low Travis Scott Cactus Jack (resale 1,500€+), SB Dunk Low Ben & Jerry's Chunky Dunky, SB Dunk Low Tiffany Diamond Supply Co., SB Dunk Low Grateful Dead Bears, SB Dunk Low Parra Abstract Art, SB Dunk Low Jeff Staple Pigeon (the OG resale 5,000€+), SB Dunk Low BE@RBRICK Medicom Toy. The Disrupt is the contemporary chunky-deconstructed variation.

The standout pieces of the Nike Dunk collection

The Nike Dunk collection at MTHOR covers all cult drops. On the Dunk Low classics side, you'll find OG colourways based on American universities: UNC (University Blue), Kentucky, Syracuse Orange, Michigan, Villanova, Iowa, St. John's Red Storm. Plus the mainstream drops that dominated 2020-2024: Panda Black/White (the best-selling sneaker 2022-2024), Triple White, Photon Dust, Civic Orange, Yellow Pondicherry, Chicago, Bred, Reverse Panda.

On the Dunk Low collaborations side, MTHOR brings together: Travis Scott Dunk Low, Off-White Dunk Low "50" (the 50 colourway Virgil Abloh series), Patta Dunk Low "Hard Shell", Strangelove Dunk Low, Civilist Dunk Low Thermography, Concepts Dunk Low Lobster in multiple colours, Stussy Dunk Low, Grateful Dead Dunk Low Bear, Ben & Jerry's Dunk Low Chunky Dunky, Tiffany x Dunk Low Diamond.

On the Dunk High side, the coveted drops: High Black White, High Pure Platinum, High Pro SB, and the collabs Off-White Dunk High Lethal Injection, AMBUSH x Dunk High Cosmic Fuchsia, Supreme x Dunk High SB, Comme des Garçons x Dunk High. On the Nike SB Dunk side: the Concepts Lobster trilogy (Red/Blue/Green/Purple), the Pigeon Riot, the Travis Scott Cactus Jack, the Tiffany Diamond, the Ben & Jerry's Chunky Dunky, the Parra, the Grateful Dead, the BE@RBRICK Medicom Toy bridging the Medicom collection. An exhaustive coverage that makes MTHOR the largest authenticated Nike Dunk selection in France.

Why buy your Nike Dunk at MTHOR

MTHOR Shop specialises in the sale of authenticated sneakers. Every pair in our Nike Dunk collection goes through a rigorous quality control led by our team of experts: we check the Nike box and size label consistency, the premium smooth leather or nubuck quality depending on the drop, the side Swoosh precision (exact dimensions, alignment, embroidery with aligned threads), the Nike Air or SB logo on the tongue, the Air Sole unit (visible on SBs), the outsole (Nike basketball hexagonal pattern), as well as the laces and accessories. For the Travis Scott, Off-White, Concepts Lobster, Tiffany, Ben & Jerry's, Patta collaborations particularly chased by counterfeiters (the Travis Scott Dunk Low is one of the most copied sneakers in the world), we apply a reinforced protocol: UV lamp and microscope to verify collab marking precision, special label weaving, coloured panel alignment, and leather/suede quality. Every order ships with an MTHOR seal, a tangible guarantee that quality control was performed and authenticity validated. Learn more about our authentication process.

We offer worldwide signed-for home delivery in 2 to 8 days, with real-time tracking via email and WhatsApp, 4x interest-free payment via Klarna or Scalapay, and a France-based customer service available Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm. No customs fees on your end: MTHOR covers all customs duties and taxes.

FAQ — Nike Dunk at MTHOR

How can I verify the authenticity of a Nike Dunk?

Every pair sold on MTHOR has been authenticated by our team of experts before shipment. We systematically control: (1) the Nike box with the exact side sticker (SKU, size, colourway, manufacturing date, barcode), (2) the inner label with barcode matching the official SKU, (3) the leather / nubuck quality (real Dunk have premium smooth leather or dense suede, the smell is characteristic), (4) the side Swoosh at normed dimensions, (5) the Nike Air or SB logo on the tongue, (6) the Air Sole sole (on SBs), and (7) the outsole with Nike basketball hexagonal pattern. For the Travis Scott, Off-White, Concepts, Tiffany, Ben & Jerry's collabs, we systematically use UV lamp and microscope. The pair is then sealed before shipment. Full details here.

What's the difference between Dunk Low, High, SB and Disrupt?

The Dunk Low is the low-cut version (the best-selling since 2020) — daily use, OG American university colourways + mainstream drops. The Dunk High is the original 1985 high-cut version with collar protecting the ankle — lifestyle basketball. The Nike SB Dunk is the line dedicated to skateboarding since 2002, with reinforced technical construction (padded tongue, thick leather, Zoom Air unit) — ultra-collector collabs. The Dunk Low Disrupt is the contemporary chunky-deconstructed variation with raised sole.

What size should I pick for a Nike Dunk?

The Nike Dunk Low fits small — we recommend taking half a size larger than your usual Nike size (Air Force 1, Air Max). If you have wide feet, take 1 size larger. The Dunk High fits true to your usual Nike size. The Nike SB Dunk fits true (SB or High). For the Travis Scott and Off-White collabs, fit identical to standard version (so Dunk Low Travis Scott = +half size).

Which Nike Dunk is the most coveted?

The SB Dunk Low Travis Scott Cactus Jack remains the absolute Holy Grail on the SB side (resale 1,200-1,800 €). The SB Dunk Low Tiffany Diamond Supply Co. and SB Dunk Low Concepts Lobster (the 4 colours) follow. On the lifestyle classics side: the Dunk Low Panda remains the best-selling worldwide. The Dunk Low UNC, Dunk Low Chicago, Dunk Low Syracuse dominate the OG colourways.

What box does my Dunk pair ship with?

You receive the original Nike box with marking specific to the colourway. For SB Dunk, the box is typically black with Nike SB marking. For the Travis Scott, Off-White, Concepts, Tiffany, Ben & Jerry's, Grateful Dead collaborations, the dedicated collab packaging ships with signature hangtags, multiple laces, and special accessories (the Tiffany collab includes a turquoise dust bag, the Ben & Jerry's has ice cream packaging, etc.). Everything ships in an MTHOR overpack to protect the box during transport.

What's the delivery time?

We ship worldwide, with signed-for home delivery in 2 to 8 days. Real-time tracking via email and WhatsApp.

Will I have to pay customs fees?

No, you won't pay any customs fees. MTHOR covers all customs duties and taxes.

Can I return my pair if it doesn't fit?

Yes. You have 14 days from receipt in original condition (never worn, intact box, seal not removed).

Going further

Discover also our Nike Dunk Low, Nike Dunk High, Nike SB Dunk, Travis Scott and Nike Sneakers collections. To learn everything about the quality of our sneakers, check out our detailed authentication process or our guide How to recognize a real pair of sneakers.