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As part of the “Colors By” series released by Nike SB in 2002, team rider Reese Forbes took inspiration for this design from the work boot. Instead of using conventional cow suede, Forbes incorporated a Wheat colored, pig suede base as the main material – a first for the Nike SB. This pair seamlessly blends a combination of monochromatic tans, creating a clean, refined look. 

The Nike SB Dunk made its formal debut in 2002, when Nike officially reworked 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 Bodecker, 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. From designs that range from beer bottles, to guitar cases, to horror films, jewelry, animals, arts and cities – the Dunks represent some of the most beloved and creative models for the brand.