URBAN HAZE DUNKS

The Nike Dunk is always going to be one of the favourite icons on the street and amongst sneaker heads. No matter how many colour-ways you’ve seen this silhouette in, there’s always a drop that’ll get you involved again.

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This one is such an appetizer, loud but subtle at the same time, If this was a foodie, it’ll be an urban vegan. The upper is madeup of buttery Dark Charcoal leather with Urban Haze suede panels contrasting. The mid-sole comes in a Sail colour with the laces bringing another Yellow contrast into the mix.

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Now available at Gallery on 4th, while stocks last.



Posted on August 3rd, 2010 in PRODUCT by Smiso

( RED ) DUNKS

On our mission to End HIV/AIDS in Africa, we have just dropped a pair of Nike iD ( RED ) Dunk Lows. All proceeds will go to charities around Africa, as part of our PRODUCT ( RED ) campaign.

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This one comes in a Metallic Silver and off-white leather upper with accents of True Red. The heel panel features a football pattern often seen with pleated ( RED ) laces. The Product ( RED ) logo can be seen on the tongue tab and on the insoles. It also comes with an extra pair of ( RED ) laces!

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They are now available at Gallery on 4th in limited quantities. We still have the ( RED ) laces too. Isn’t this a fresh way to End AIDS?



Posted on June 28th, 2010 in PRODUCT by Smiso

CAPE TOWN UNDER ATTACK

An attack of street style and underground art, fuelled by the force of pure creativity, that is. Nike Sportswear collaborated with three of the mother city’s savviest shops to pay tribute to three of our most iconic products. As part of this initiative, Astore came up with a completely unique view on the legendary Dunk.

For the full story and the full-length, fascinating doc go to nikesportswear.com.



Posted on November 19th, 2008 in ART, DESIGN by Rosalie

CROSSBREEDING LEGENDS

When two legends get together one kinda expects the result to be spectacular. The Nike Dunk Hi Vandal Premium does not disappoint.

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Nike took the classic Nike Dunk form and doused it in the spirit of the original Nike Vandal. The shoe uses gold and silver nylon material for its upper, and sports matching shoelaces and the bold Vandal tag for a thoroughly sleek look.

And we’ve got them at the Gallery on 4th!



Posted on November 18th, 2008 in DESIGN, FASHION by Rosalie

THE ULTIMATE CONTENDER

The Nike “Ultimate Glory” Dunk Hi ain’t meant for shy feet. In fact, it could be banned from boxing rings for distracting the opponent, and most likely the ref as well.

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It is named after an event that was similarly conspicuous in the boxing world: the famed 1996 “Ultimate Glory” boxing match between boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez and ‘Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya. The shoe sports the names of both fighters on the heel, but the name of De La Hoya takes the favoured spot on the right as tribute to him taking on – and defeating – his hero.

But the best part about this shoe isn’t the story, the finishing touches or even the attitude. Nope. The best part is that it is available at Gallery on 4th - now.



Posted on November 13th, 2008 in FASHION, SPORT by Rosalie

THE NIKE DUNK

Picture this: 1985 on the basketball courts of the US of A and ALL the shoes are white. Then came the Dunk.

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Seven college basketball teams broke with tradition, sporting Nike Dunks that matched their brightly coloured uniforms - a vivid expression of what it meant to ‘Be True’ to your school. This sentiment soon found fans and followers who evolved the philosophy into something more than loyalty to a home team and school colours: it became a symbol of individual expression and allegiance to a school of thought.

The latest Nike Dunks have all been remastered with moulded collar padding, sharper leather edges and hinged tongue. The Nike Dunk Supreme 08 also sports Phylon midsole material (borrowed from our top running shoes), responsive Nike Zoom cushioning (from our skate-proven SB Dunks) and rolled edges. And true to its origins, it is once again set to revolutionise colour on the courts, by being the first shoe with a 5-color laser treatment. But no amount of change in colour, contour or technology will ever replace its most distinctive characteristic: the spirit of ‘Be True’.

More at www.nikesportswear.com



Posted on August 22nd, 2008 in DESIGN, SPORT by Rosalie