Nike SB Dunk High ‘Purple Haze’ Sample | Size 9

The Nike SB Dunk made its formal debut in 2002 when Nike officially reappropriated the famed Dunk basketball sneaker originally designed in the 1980s with upgrades suited for the skateboarding community. The man behind it, former Nike executive Sandy Bodecker, is credited with building one of Nike’s most beloved subdivisions in the early 2000s with the Nike SB line.

Dressed in a Dark Army suede upper, this Nike Dunk High Pro SB features perforated black leather paneling on the upper and a black midsole. The pair is finished with purple accents on the leather Swoosh, outsole, interior lining, and laces. 

Rumors have circulated around the inspiration behind this sample. Some have argued the inspiration stems from the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, while it seems most believe this pair was a scrapped ‘Purple Haze’ inspired colorway, set to release in commemoration of an informal April holiday.