On-Foot Looks // Nike SB Dunk Low “Vietnam”

Though not a year to celebrate as a whole, 2020 is a significant year of ceremony for Nike. The year has seen two of its favorite Air Max icons in the Air Max 90 and Air Max 95 celebrate big birthdays, each celebrating 30 years and 25 years of existence. But now Nike is shining a light on their close relationship with the nation of Vietnam, a destination in which many of their products you enjoy today have been manufactured. Their first deal with the nation struck back in 1995, making this the 25th year of operation — and so the Swoosh has decided to honor that through a special Nike SB Dunk Low “Vietnam” colorway.

It’s evident that its influence comes from the Vietnamese flag, with not only color schemes mimicked, but also the nation’s Star motif matched perfectly at the right heel. White leather uppers come with flag-matched red overlays and midsoles, while striking black tongues, liners, and laces sit above. Triple-stacked Swooshes arrive reminiscent of past Parra collabs, while other special details include a remixed tongue logo that swaps out the “SB” for the “25”, and a vintage toe box graphic that directly nods to the anniversary. Grab a detailed look at the pair here below, and be sure to keep your eyes locked on our official Twitter account for updates of its release.

Update 10.02.20

Fresh looks at the Nike SB Dunk Low “Vietnam” has landed courtesy of @s.sam.group, showing never-before-seen details, including “Ching Luh” and “1995-2020” on the inner tongues in reference to the factory and its long-standing partnership, and “Win as a Team” imprinted on the insole, likely to be a shared motto between the parties. Full release details have yet to be announced, so stay tuned for more!

Update 11.13.20

Another fresh batch of images of the Nike SB Dunk Low “Vietnam” have landed courtesy of @copbyJC

Update 03.21.21

After disappearing from social feeds for months, some on-foot shots of the Nike SB Dunk Low “Vietnam” have surfaced via @yankeekicks. The sneaker-insider suggests that the pair is, at this stage, still a sample, and with no confirmed release date in sight, it is very likely that these will remain unreleased.