Nike Dunk Pro Low B ‘Ugly Duckling' | Size 10.5

Before the formal creation of Nike SB, the sneaker brand catered to the skating community by updating the beloved Dunk Low in the 1990s. By adding nylon to the tongue of the shoe, Nike made the shoe fit better for skaters. As demand for this “new” Dunk surged, Nike doubled down on their success by releasing the 2001 Dunk Low Pro B on the West Coast and Dunk Low Co.JP in Japan which included slightly fatter laces. These two models were also the first Dunks to feature extra padding in the tongue and elastic straps which boost performance and fit. The legendary 2001 CO.JP release was a trio of eccentric colorways unofficially dubbed the ‘Ugly Duckling’ Pack which include the ‘Plum’, ‘Veneer’, and ‘Ceramic’ styles.

This pair is the Plum colorway, featuring a suede base in varying purple hues accented with burgundy suede detailing. Dropping exclusively in Japan, these are one of the most globally sought after CO.JP Dunks. Nike re-released this design in 2020, further increasing the desirability of the 2001 version.