Sportswear giant Nike has been continually reworking its iconic Dunk silhouette since it was first released in 1985; and now, the company has announced the release of its latest version of the sneaker, which features a one-of-a-kind crocodile-skin makeover, proving that the brand has yet to run out of innovative iterations of this now staple shoe.
The luxurious new sneaker consists of a variety of muted black and brown hues, which are dispersed throughout the uppers, toe boxes, side panels, shoelaces, and collars. Of course, its standout feature is the crocodile skin textures that don the forefoot, heels, and Swooshes. The croc-like material is also dyed in a luxe 'Velvet Brown' color. As of right now, Nike has only teased the new Dunk silhouette; however, fans can expect it to drop sometime in the coming weeks.
Croc-Skin Street Sneakers
Nike's New Dunk Model Features a Crocodile Skin-Like Mateiral
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