Nike Celebrates 30 Years of the Nike Dunk (PHOTOS)

The history of the game-changing Nike Dunk is not often told—until now. The Dunk began as an exclusive release for college basketball players, and quickly evolved to become more than just an on-court sneaker. In the 30 years since its inception, the Dunk has made its rounds among basketball players, skateboarders (inspiring the Dunk SB in the early 2000s) and sneakerheads. Flipping through this gallery of rare, vintage images above and read about the Dunk’s full history on Nike News.

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