The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B in Pale Ivory continues Nike’s throwback to the pre-SB era, tapping into the roots of the Dunk with a clean, wearable colorway and a build that nods to the early 2000s.
[Read more…] about Nike SB Dunk Low Pro B (Pale Ivory) ReviewNike SB Purple Box
Nike SB’s site refers to this time as the “Striped” era thanks to the rainbox colored quickstrike boxes from this time. To me though, this is the Purple Box era. We got some modern legend-style releases from this time such as the Chunky Dunkys, Travis Scotts and Grateful Deads. I remember the releases for those three pairs being crazy!
The resurgence of Nike SB in terms of hype began around the end of the Teal Box era, and continued to ramp up during this time.
Nike SB had pretty much standardized the ankle padding and shape by this time, and many of the GRs (general releases) began to have that signature stiffly padded feel.
While this time period represented the modern pinnacle of SB hype, the popularity of the SB Dunk is still going strong partially from the momentum gained during this time.
Nike SB came in the purple boxes from 1/2020 – 3/2023
See Purple Box SB reviews below from most recently updated to oldest:
Nike SB Dunk Low Nicole Hause Review
The Nike SB Dunk Low Nicole Hause is a clean and well-executed collab with Nike SB Team skater Nicole Hause. While this is a special collaboration, it sticks to the Purple Box era instead of the Sail Box often used for limited releases.
[Read more…] about Nike SB Dunk Low Nicole Hause ReviewNike SB Dunk Low Chameleon Review
The Nike SB Dunk Low Chameleon is a wild and creative take on the classic SB silhouette. This special collaboration with pro skater Alexis Sablone arrives in the white box, marking it as a standout release—even though it technically falls within the Purple Box era.
[Read more…] about Nike SB Dunk Low Chameleon ReviewNike SB Dunk High Antihero Review
The Nike SB Dunk High Antihero is a unique twist on the classic Dunk silhouette, blending skate heritage with a touch of style. This special collaboration with skate brand Antihero comes in the white box, marking it as a limited release—though it technically still falls within the Purple Box era.
[Read more…] about Nike SB Dunk High Antihero ReviewNike SB Dunk Low Aluminum Review
The Nike SB Dunk Low Aluminum is a dope colorway that fits right into the Purple Box era lineup. Unlike exclusive Orange Label drops, this one is a standard general release, making it a bit easier to track down—at least for now.
[Read more…] about Nike SB Dunk Low Aluminum ReviewNike SB Dunk Low University Blue Review
The Nike SB Dunk Low University Blue is a clean and subtle addition to the Orange Label lineup. While this pair technically released during the Purple Box era, it comes in the classic brown Orange Label box, marking it as a skate shop exclusive.
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