From artist turned Chrome Hearts creative director Matt Digiacomo ? colloquially known as ?Matty Boy? ? comes the Nike x Matty Boy University Red Dunk Low. Commissioned and designed directly out of Matty Boy?s Chrome Hearts art and design studio, these hand-painted dunks feature cartoon-like details, notably the star graphic, checkered black and white squares, and text reading “BRAIN” on the sneaker?s right medial heel.
Originally released in 1985, Nike introduced the Nike Dunk as the premier basketball sneaker in college basketball. The colorways for the series were based on successful programs around the nation. Kentucky, Michigan, UNLV, Syracuse, St. John?s, Villanova and Iowa all received their own signature shoe. The 1985 Nike ads featured the sneakers with a tagline “Be True to Your School,” giving fans an opportunity to support their team from head to toe.
Over the last 37 years, Nike Dunks have become one of the most iconic sneaker styles of all time and a blank canvas for design inspiration. Most notably, the style was adopted by the skateboarding community, which has led to some of the most coveted Nikes of all, including the Nike Dunk High SB ‘FLOM,’ the Nike Dunk Low SB ‘Paris’ and more.
- Nike x Matty Boy University Red Dunk Low.
- Hand-painted by Matty Boy.
- Style number: CU1727-100
- This item is final sale and not eligible for return.
