Instant Skateboards x Nike SB Dunk Low Arrives Soon

Original Story (04/26/20): No silhouette has gotten as much love as the Dunk this year. 2020 started strong with the release of the Strangeloves and Travis Scotts, with more heat still on the way in the form of collaborations with Grateful Dead, Ben & Jerry’s, and Cactus Plant Flea Market. While big-name collabs are cool to see, Nike SB makes sure to regularly show local skate shops love, as demonstrated with this upcoming Instant Skateboards x Nike SB Dunk Low.

Instant Skateboards was founded in 1995 and has four locations in Japan — two in Tokyo and two in Chiba. A first look photo of their Nike SB collab shows a Dunk Low equipped with a vibrant blue leather upper. The toe box comes in white with a cream mudguard overlay, while the Swoosh and heel tab come in black. A skull and crossbones-style logo of a dog and skate trunks appears on the lateral side near the heel.

Since Instant Skateboards is based in Japan, this release is expected to be exclusive to the country, but no actual release info has surfaced as of yet. Check out the Instant Skateboards Nike SB Dunk Low below and stay tuned to Modern Notoriety for more info on this release.

Instant Skateboards x Nike SB Dunk Low QS
Color: Blue Hero/Pale Ivory/Black
Style Code: CZ5128-400
Release Date: September 18, 2020 (Instant)
Release Date: September 19, 2020 (Global)

Update (09/12/20): Check out the official announcement from Instant Skateboards below. The shop reveals that these are inspired by Shibuya, a city known for its unique counterculture. The dog on the heel is a reference to the city’s Hachikō statue, which was erected to honor the Japanese Akita dog remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, for whom he continued to wait for over nine years following Ueno’s death.

Update (09/11/20): The Instant Skateboards x Nike SB Dunk Low is slated to make its debut at local skate shops on September 19th. Teaser from Instant Skateboards:

Update (09/10/20): Official images of the Instant Skateboards x Nike SB Dunk Low QS have arrived. Expect official release info to arrive real soon.

Update (06/09/20): Grab an on-foot look at the Instant Skateboards x Nike Dunk Low. These are expected to be Japan exclusive just like the Sambas and the now-cancelled 7-Elevens.

Update (06/05/20): Here’s some new photos of the Instant Skateboards x Nike Dunk Low. Let us know your thoughts on the shoe’s reflective 3M toe box.

Update (05/07/20): Grab a detailed look at the Instant Skateboard Dunk Lows, courtesy of repgod888:

Update (05/05/20): Here’s another look at the Instant x Nike SB Dunk Low, courtesy of Retro Shop Paris:

First look image:

Photo: @solebyjc