25 years after its first limited run, a sneaker legend returns. Nike and the Wu-Tang Clan are teaming up to officially release one of the most coveted sneaker collaborations of all time: The Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk.
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The Dunk Hi color scheme in black and pollen yellow reflects the original, with “Killa Beez” color blocking, high-quality leather and the hip hop group's distinctive W logo embroidered on the tongue label and outer heel.

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“These Dunks are important to me and the Wu-Tang legacy because of the cultural impact they’ve had since their original release,” says RZA, head of the Wu-Tang Clan. “For many years, the sneaker world was reserved for athletes and some entertainers, and Nike recognizing us in this way is a testament to hip-hop and our contribution to culture.”

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The Wu-Tang Clan, which was born on the streets of Staten Island, New York, developed not only into a hip-hop group but also a cultural phenomenon in the early 1990s.

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Her unique mix of dark poetry, kung fu references and innovative production created a powerful tapestry of sound that transcended the genre and extended far beyond music and also influenced fashion, film and art.

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This influence is still felt today, both in hip-hop and basketball mecca New York and in communities around the world that continue to be inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan and their collaborators.

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The Nike Dunk was once released as a basketball shoe, rediscovered by the skateboarding community and adopted as a versatile streetwear style with far-reaching influence on contemporary sneaker culture.

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The Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk honors the story of the trendsetting hip hop group and streetwear silhouette and adds a new chapter to their story that will resonate across genres and generations.

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“The shoe has already carved out a legacy as a silhouette people were striving to possess, and now thousands of people will have a chance to own a pair,” says RZA. “These sneakers are a trophy.”

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The Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk will be available at selected retailers from November 9. Keep our Sneaker Releases in the eye.

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Photos via Nike

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