Nike Dunk Low “Pink Velvet”

Release Date: 2021

Though nowhere near the level of detail of the aforementioned SB, this pair still pays tribute in subtle ways. A similar selection of blocking sees white leather uppers and light pink overlays, with the latter returning again at the liners, tongue tags, and laces. Velour heel overlays nod the SB’s construction, as to do it’s blood-red stitchwork. Swoosh overlays are finished in a metallic rose, and the pair is completed by a white and muted rose sole unit underfoot.

Last year’s Strangelove SB Dunks have had a significant impact on it’s Sportswear equivalent, with a handful of simple leather options ostensibly honoring Sean Cliver’s creation. The loved-up combination of white, pink, and red has found its way to releases like the upcoming (and significantly delayed)Nike Dunk Low GS “Valentine’s Day”, and now this Nike Dunk Low “Pink Velvet” — also a Girls exclusive.

This GS-exclusive style sports its usual white smooth leather base and rosy leather overlays and lacestays. The profile Swooshes and laces opt for a dusty pink instead and exhibit a subtle, shiny finish for a near-metallic look. The fun continues with the heel tab indulging in a plush pink velvet build and red embroidery—design cues that have been channeled by the Strangelove x Nike SB Dunk Low While a pink outsole is expected, a closer look reveals some speckling that is likely due to the use of recycled materials such as Regrind rubber. With the emergence of “Move To Zero”Dunk lows , it’s possible that more Dunks—such as this very pair—will be featuring sustainable materials going forward.

With the likes of the Nike dunk low“Orange Pearl” and the upcoming, Valentine’s Day-reminiscent Dunk low, the 1985 silhouette is no stranger to the color pink. The pretty pastel continues to make its way onto new Dunk offerings, as seen on an unveiled arrangement that gets playful with sheens and velvet textures.

Stay tuned with snkrsgram to get more updates about the pair.