2025 proved to be another strong year for Nike SB, especially when it comes to the ever-hyped Dunk Low. From unexpected collabs to clean in-house colorways, there’s been no shortage of stuff to talk about, that's for sure. And as we inch closer to 2026, we rounded up 12 of our favorite Nike SB Dunk Low drops of the year. No particular order as always! What are your favs? Let’s dive in.
1. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro CSEF
Since launching in 2017, the College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF) has been quietly, powerfully redefining what it means to succeed in skateboarding. The fact that they got their own Dunk was obviously no small feat, and this shoe might be the most meaningful one on this list, depending on who you ask. Want to learn even more about CSEF? Want to get involved? Sign up for their newsletter, browse or make a contribution at their website, and follow them on Instagram.
2. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Hayley Wilson
The most recent drop on the list, the Hayley Wilson Nike SB Dunk Low Pro is currently the talk of the town. The attention to detail on these is super impressive. There are so many subtle little designs peppered into these. And the fact that they come wrapped in a blind bag only adds to the hype. Hayley rips and these kicks are well-deserved! Maybe your local still has a pair!? Maybe not.
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3. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Aluminum
The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro 'Aluminum' colorway was super easy on the eyes when it first dropped. These are definitely made to skate, you know? Not too flashy, no crazy textures or materials. Just a solid skate shoe! Releases like this are just another reason 2025 has started off with such a bang. The Dunk hype is as alive as ever and we're here for it. Support your local skateshop!
4. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Yuto Horigome Matcha
Say what you want, but the Yuto Horigome's Nike SB Dunk Low 'Matcha' colorway is super clean with those subtle green and cream tones. In fact, I'm still curious if matcha sales spiked when these dropped! Just kidding. But also, I'm not. Jokes aside, if Yuto puts his name on something, you know it's built to last. These things moved quickly! Definitely one of the more highly anticipated drops this year so far.
5. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Riot Skateshop
Back in January, the Swoosh teamed up with Bordeaux’s own Riot Skate Shop for a ripping collaboration that certainly turned some heads. We witnessed plenty of wild Dunk releases in 2024, and if there’s one thing we learned, it’s that the bolder usually means the better. (Well, most of the time.) That said, this colorway felt like a refreshing palette cleanser. Are those wine-inspired shades I see? Yep! Regardless, it was the perfect way to kick off the new year in style.
6. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B Parachute Beige
These shoes have a lot of history, so I'm just going to pass the mic for this one: "Introduced in 1999, the Dunk Low Pro B featured a padded mesh tongue, elastic straps and additional padding, offering enhanced support for skaters," The Swoosh mentions. "Its popularity soared among sneaker enthusiasts, leading to the evolution of the Dunk Low Pro B into the SB Dunk Low we know today, marking the beginning of the Sandy Bodecker-led Nike SB line."
7. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Rodeo
Like most Nike SB Dunk Lows, the Rodeo Dunks weren't just a random colorway with a theme tacked on—they came with a story. And honestly, it begged the question: What’s the real inspiration behind the design? I'll let Nike SB explain:
"A longstanding staple of the American West, rodeo’s roots date back to the 1800s," Nike SB mentioned on Instagram. "Among the pioneers of what would become an iconic American spectator sport, Black ranch owners and hands changed the face of rodeo with groundbreaking riding and roping techniques and crowd-pleasing flair throughout the 1900s."
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8. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro x Limosine Skateboards
Love them or hate them, but Nike SB has always thrived on collaborations that highlight the personalities and aesthetics of core brands. And their SB Dunk Low Pro collab with Limosine Skateboards was a perfect example. Known for their raw, street-first vibes, the Limo squad definitely thought outside the box with these (are we surprised?), and the initial response was pure stoke. Who copped 'em!? Hut, hut, hike!
9. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro x Nardwuar
It was teased. Then it wasn’t. It was a joke. Then it wasn’t. But when the Nardwuar x Nike SB Dunk Low dropped, it was stacked with personality—just like Nardwuar. Taking hints straight from the master Canadian Q&A’ers instantly recognizable gear, the shoe is the perfect blend of bold patterns, playful colors, and unmistakable Nardwuar energy. It’s the kind of design that doesn’t just get noticed—it’s impossible to ignore. Doot doola doot doo!
10. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro x Supreme
Safe to say people were waiting on this pack for a long time, and for good reason. Depending on who you ask, these might've just been the most highly anticipated Nike SB Dunk Lows to drop this year—and I’m talking about all five pairs.
The Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low “pack” featured five fresh takes on the iconic Nike silhouette, each featuring all the premium materials and signature detailing you’ve come to expect from these highly sought after kicks. These were for the sneakerheads and hypebeasts for sure.
11. Nike SB Dunk Low x Arts n Rec
July 2025 was huge for San Diego’s Arts-Rec Skateshop. After two years of design work, they dropped their custom Nike SB Dunk and Air Trainer 1, globally. You can imagine, us native and local San Diegans were beaming with pride, and the fact that they took cues from the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park is priceless. These were absolute bangers!
12. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Krampus
Like most Dunks, the details on the Nike SB Dunk Krampus are what really pull you in. The texture is dope. The tongue is on point. The artwork on the heel and the graphics on the insoles—super solid all around. It’s just a rad colorway.
Of course, when the shoes were initially teased earlier this year, we saw plenty of people in the comments saying stuff like “they’ll never touch the 2012 Krampus Highs” and whatever else, but that’s just the internet doing its thing.
That said, Nike SB rarely revisits designs this directly, especially ones with such a cult following, so the return of the Krampus feels like a proper nod to longtime SB heads either way. These are my personal favs on the list.
The hype around Nike SB Dunks proved to be as strong as ever in 2025. Will the stoke continue in 2026 and years to come? Hell, we hope so. What these drops do for local skateshops across the country is monumental, and we love to see it. Every back is getting scratched! Did we miss anything? Of course we did! But these were just our favs. Boom.
