Nike Dunk Low

The bright dichromatic design of this Nike Dunk Low makes it an aesthetically pleasing sneaker. It has two-tone colour-blocking reminiscent of the decades-old original, with both hues appearing on the rubber cupsole. One of them is white, which adds a certain elegance to the midsole, while the other is a bold Racer Blue. This second tone creates a dynamic contrast on the outsole when placed below the neutral colour of the midsole. Meanwhile, the blend of circular and linear grip patterns across the bottom of the outsole, whose blue exterior is speckled with flecks of white, makes sure that the wearer is well supported with each step.

Set atop this solid foundation is an upper made of crisp white leather that has been overlaid with Racer Blue panels in the forefoot, eyestay and rear. These leave space for white sections to appear in the toe box, the midfoot panels and around the heel. This last part contains parallel lines of white thread that lie between the rear overlay below and the heel panel above. Capitalised Nike lettering has been sewn into this Racer Blue heel tab, forging a strong juxtaposition of tone once again, and Racer Blue swooshes emerge from beneath it to stretch along the flanks. A single band of white stitching can be seen cutting across the middle of each swoosh, before making its way along the front edge of the rear overlay.

Inside, the sneaker is lined with flexible Racer Blue mesh that offers light breathability around the foot to add to that provided by the ventilation holes in the toe box. White laces hold the shoe in place, while the white canvas tongue below it softens things over the top of the foot. Completing this Dunk Low is a classic set of Nike branding text alongside a swoosh, both of which stand out in Racer Blue on the white tongue patch.