Originally released in 1985, the
Nike Dunk SB High Brown was an alternative basketball sneaker. The "College Colors" program was successful and universities like Michigan, St John's, and Syracuse all wore two-tone Nike Dunks that mimicked their team colors. Nike decided to re-release them in 1998. Nike first started with classic colors in both
Nike Dunk SB High and Nike Dunk SB Low models. They commissioned popular street artists, designers, companies, and athletes to help collaborative with them on limited-edition models. The collaborators have included Haze, Danny Supa, Supreme, Zoo York, Reese Forbes, and Staple. The
Nike Dunk SB model features a "Zoom Air" insole and a extra padded tongue. These modifications provide added comfort/durability and were specifically designed for skateboarders.