Nike SB Dunk Low Pro London | Size 9

In 2003, Nike launched the White Dunk Evolution of an Icon event, in which 25 Japanese artists were tasked to reimagine the white Nike Dunk as abstract works. The traveling exhibition gave way to the commemorative Nike Dunk "City Series" which would feature highlights from major cities across the globe, starting with the Nike SB Dunk Low "Paris" and followed by Nike SB Dunk Low Pro "Tokyo." Also included, the "London" and "Pigeon" SB Dunks, respectively.

London was set to be the third city to host the exhibition, but due to an unexpected cancellation, Nike instead released the 202 pairs at the famed Footpatrol.

The sneaker itself pays homage to the city of London with a sleek tonal grey suede upper and a dark blue embroidered outline of the river Thames, at the heel. The shoe also features dark blue Nike logos and dark blue laces.

The Nike SB Dunk made its formal debut in 2002 when Nike officially reappropriated the famed Dunk basketball sneaker originally designed in the 1980s with upgrades suited for the skateboarding community. The man behind it, former Nike executive Sandy Boedecker, is credited with building one of Nike’s most beloved subdivisions in the early 2000s with the Nike SB line.

What sets Nike SB apart from other competitive brands is the unbridled creativity, collaborators, materials, and whimsical highly thematic designs that define a generation of sneakerheads. Nike has explored hundreds of concepts – often with a sense of humor – through its Nike Dunks. Taking inspiration everywhere from beer bottles and horror films to jewelry and significant cities, Dunks represent some of the most beloved and creative models for the brand.