1985 was a great year for sneakers. Nike introduced a slew of key models, most notably the Jordan 1 and Dunk Low. While the former of the two has had the glitz and glamor for its 40th birthday, the Dunk has had a more low-key celebration with remixes and retros of classic colorways. Now, joining other OG-adjacent sneakers is a Kentucky remix.
Back when the Dunk first hit shelves and was introduced as a performance basketball shoe, a series of collegiate colors under the Be True To Your School collection were produced, one of which was made for the Kentucky Wildcats. Over the years, the pair has returned in multiple forms, but this new version tweaks a few minor details, like the recent retro of the St. John’s and Syracuse Dunks.
Unlike the 2020 retro of the pair, this Kentucky Dunk uses a lower quality leather, though that has been the case with many GR Dunks since the boom in popularity in the early 2020s. Colorblocking is nearly identical to the OG, with blue hues present on the overlays and white on the underlays. The major difference lies along the tongue tag and sockliner. The original renders both of these shades in white, but here it's done in blue. Finishing the design is the white rubber midsole and blue outsole.
The Nike Dunk Low Kentucky will release Summer 2025 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $115. 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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