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For most sneakerheads, the Nike Dunk Low Smurf will look like just another classic Dunk Low – and we mean that in the best way possible. But OGs will know there’s actually a much deeper story behind it.
Let’s throw things back to the ’90s. Back then, Nike first introduced the Dunk Low Pro B, which essentially served as the SB Dunk before the SB Dunk officially existed. And as part of that series, the Beaverton brand unveiled the Smurf in 1999. Finding a deadstock pair today is next to impossible, and prices can easily climb into the four-figure range. Rather than draining your hard-earned savings, Nike has decided to bless us with a brand new Smurf for 2025 instead.
Truthfully, it’s more of an homage than a perfect one-to-one remake, as the absence of a gum sole takes away a little from the original’s aesthetic. Still, there’s no denying that it borrows heavily from the ’99 design. Dressed in Diffused Blue, it works on top of a buttery nubuck base and is overlaid with plush short-haired suede. A clean Swoosh runs across the sidewalls, while additional “Nike” branding appears stitched on the tongue tag and heel badge. Thick rope laces tie everything together, but it also comes with a classic flat pair, too.
If you missed out on the original, the new Nike Dunk Low Smurf is one release you shouldn’t pass up. Dropping Fall 2025, it will be available through Nike and select retailers both online and in-store for $120. If you want to guarantee a spot in your rotation this season, download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated with the latest sneaker drops, raffles, restocks, release reminders, news, and more from across the ever-evolving streetwear world.
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Adam Cheung is a writer and editor who specialises in sneakers and streetwear. Over the past few years, he's curated features and guides for everyone from Burberry to Nike. Often travelling between the UK and Hong Kong, don't be too surprised if you find Adam anywhere else around the world taking street photography or feasting on the local delicacies.
