Nike Revisits 2004's Dunk Low "Tokyo" Color Scheme for New City Series

Today, the Nike Dunk Low needs no introduction, enjoying the limelight as one of the world's most recognizable and worn sneakers. Twenty-one years ago, however, the silhouette—in particular its modified version by Nike SB—was looking to plant its footing in a sea of highly-technical, modern offerings. Inspired by collectors across Asia, Europe, and North America, the Swoosh launched a City Series collection that delivered four different takes on Peter Moore's design from 1985. Each pair would be exclusively available in London, Paris, New York City, and Tokyo.

Yesterday, atmos' creative director Hirofumi Kojima unveiled a follow-up to 2004's SB Dunk Low Pro "Tokyo." Teased in parts, the sneaker employs the same "Muslin" color scheme used on its predecessor (and other "Tokyo" projects from Nike), creating an unmistakable through-line to the 21-year-old drop. (The legendary "Pigeon" Dunks also launched as part of this program, which Jeff Staple touched on in an interview with House of Heat°.) A quick glance at the heel, however, reveals the use of different materials.

Canvas fabric reprises its role across some areas of the impending "Tokyo" sequel, but it's accompanied by faux ostrich leather across the majority of the upper. A furry material also appears via profile swooshes, which could nod to some of Japan's iconic collaborations with the Swoosh conglomerate.

Underfoot, the second "Muslin" style features a midsole that indulges in a faux-aged aesthetic. Outsoles opt for a lighter shade of the gum brown found on the Dunks from '04.

A full list of stockists for the City Series release hasn't been disclosed by any party involved as of this writing, but Kojima shared that the shoes will launch exclusively throughout Japan on Tuesday, April 29 (local time). Given how connected the world is now in comparison to when the first "Tokyo" Dunk Low dropped, pairs will likely be available on after-market platforms StockX and GOAT shortly after the in-person release.

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