Nike SB tapped its archives to bring back the Dunk Low Takashi sneaker silhouette that originally made its debut back in 2003. The popular footwear silhouette was designed in collaboration with professional skateboarder Takashi Hosokawa -- now the latest iteration sees a seasonally appropriate tonal makeover in black and gold.
The uppers are constructed from a blend of leather and nubuck materials, both of which see a black-hued finish. For contrasting details, there are some golden accents on the heel, tongue and the two Swooshes on the sides. The midsoles are done in white and the outsole is crafted from black rubber to round off the entire model. The revived Nike S Dunk Low Takashi sneakers will be available in the upcoming weeks online at Nike.
Resurrected Skate Sneakers
Nike SB Revived the Dunk Low Takashi Sneaker from 2003
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