Although Nike brings forth plenty of thematic releases across its extended footwear lineup, the brand's skateboarding division, Nike SB, is often hailed as the more creative side, especially in the holiday-themed colorways. Christmas is usually a time for Nike SB to flex its creative muscles, as seen with past releases like the Concepts Ugly Christmas Sweater, Candy Cane SB Dunk Low, and Sean Cliver's SB Dunk Low. For Holiday 2025, the brand brings a Christmas-adjacent figure, Krampus, to the SB Dunk Low.
This isn’t the first time Nike SB has used the horned, half-goat, half-demon from central European folklore as inspiration for an SB Dunk. In 2012, they released the Krampus SB Dunk High. Unlike that pair, this colorway on the SB Dunk Low removes the faux fur and leather upper, opting for a full cracked leather construction similar to last October's Halloween Skull Dunk Low and Air Force 1. The orange-tinted shades below the black leather upper peek through the cracks and are visible on the raw edges of the leather paneling.
A black woven waffle tongue keeps the dark theme going, while red shades on the Nike SB Dunk Low-branded tongue label contrast the upper's black and orange hues. Final details include orange Nike SB text on the heel, a faux cracked midsole, and a custom Krampus-inspired Zoom Air-laden insole.
The Nike SB Dunk Low Krampus will release in Holiday 2025 through Nike SB skate shops and possibly via Nike SNKRS online. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $125. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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