One of the most sought-after Nike Dunks ever created is expected to be dropping for the very first time.
Without any warning, Nike posted a cryptic video on social media this weekend that showed the unreleased Wu-Tang Clan x Nike Dunk High. The sneaker was swarmed by bees as a reference to the style’s killer bee-themed colorway. According to leakers Sneaker Files and @zSneakerheadz on Instagram, a retro of the collab (style code: HJ4320-001) is releasing for the first time this fall.
The “Wu-Tang” Nike Dunks were originally created back in the late ’90s and only 36 pairs were believed to be in existence. The sneaker takes the OG-styled “Goldenrod” Dunk colorway as the base but features the legendary rap group’s iconic logo on the heel counter and tongue tag. The upcoming version is expected to don a “Black/Pollen/White” color scheme identical to the OG pair.
Select pairs from the original run have made their way onto the secondary market and auctioneers from time to time, and generally demanded an asking price of over $10,000. At the time of writing, a size 7.5 pair is currently listed on Sotheby’s for $27,000.
A firm release date for the Wu-Tang Nike Dunk retro has yet to be announced by the Swoosh.
UPDATE (07/15): A newly leaked image from @Solebyjc on Instagram shows what’s expected to be the retro version of the “Wu-Tang” Nike Dunk High. The upcoming release appears to feature a printed logo on the heel instead of the embroidery used on the original pair. Currently, the sought-after collab is rumored to drop sometime this fall.
UPDATE (07/15): As noted by X account @SnkrCap, it appears that the purported leak of the 2024 shared on Instagram by @Solebyjc and reposted by Complex is in fact a custom pair from 2021. The post from @Solebyjc has been deleted.
UPDATE (09/26): Official images of the upcoming Wu-Tang x Nike Dunk High retro have emerged. Release details for the shoe have yet to be announced by either of the parties involved, but check back soon for new developments.
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