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So. 16-07-2007 20:26 к комментариям - к полной версии - понравилось!


Я что-то забылась.))
И на последок,специально для тех кому интересна история Nike Dunk :


The Dunk was first introduced by Nike Inc. in 1985. As the Nike Terminator’s "fraternal twin", originally having numerous colors in most sizes (Hi-Top or Low-Top) for various Universities and Colleges.Since it's reintroduction in 1998, the Dunk has transformed from a basic basketball shoe into a subcultural icon and an inspiration for fashion and art.



Designed for Basketball
The Nike Dunk has a lower profile outer sole than its parent shoes. The intent was a lighter weight and staying closer to the ground. In addition, the paneling was revised to improve basketball game performance during pivoting and blocking. The Dunk was used to spearhead what Nike called the ’College Colors’ program. They signed some average college basketball teams (and their coaches) to an exclusive Dunk sponsorship deal; in simple terms, the deal meant that each colored pair of Dunks matched their uniforms.

The following universities were elected by Nike to be part of the College Colors program:

University of Maryland, College Park
St. John's University
Syracuse University
Villanova University
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of Michigan
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The Return of the Dunk
In 1998, Nike began production of the Dunk once again. Initial releases were classic university colors, but new non-team colors were soon introduced. At this time, Nike often released the same dunk in two different versions consisting of reversed colors. The dunks released from 1998 to 2000 featured a nylon tongue and arch supports, distinguishing them from today's dunk releases. In 1999, Nike introduced the first Pro B dunks. They had additional padding for skateboarding and would later evolve into the popular "SB" models. Overall, the reintroduction of the dunk proved to be extremely successful and production numbers have since increased to meet growing demand.


Rooting into Skate Culture
Nike's basketball shoe line was fairly popular in the skateboarding scene, and the Dunk soon became a popular shoe for riders due to the stability and lower profile sole which improved grounding performance. After some time, Nike created a Dunk specifically for skateboarders, known as the Nike SB Dunk. It features an extra-padded "puffy tongue" (common among skateboarding sneakers) and Nike's patented Zoom Air insole. Since then, the SB Dunk has become a popular icon for enthusiastic sneaker-collectors. Nike currently collaborates with many designers to create special edition and collectible Dunks.

Popularity within the Sneaker Scene
The Nike Dunk's attractive design and technological implementation have caused the shoe to quickly make its way into the sneaker enthusiast scene. That SB Dunks are produced in semi-limited quantities had further increased their appeal among 'trendy' teens. The shoe has rapidly became popular internationally, specifically in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Korea. However, fakes, often Chinese-made, are found on online auction sites as well as retail websites and often trick naive sneaker enthusiasts into buying them for lower, and sometimes even high, prices.

Prices Rise with Internet Popularity
The SB Dunk is sold to stores for fairly low prices, with recommended retail prices anywhere between $65.00-$99.00. However, since they are popular among collectors and skateboarders alike, stores tend to raise the prices on the shoes based on the demand for them. This often happens when a shoe is talked a lot about on the internet. Some of the more rare shoes sell for over a thousand dollars a pair. During many initial releases of limited Dunks, long lines have formed at retailers.


Fakes
As noted before, fakes are generally hard to spot. However, a common tip off would be a rare shoe at a very low price. It is very important to remember the phrase, "If its too good to be true, it is." In addition, there are various sites which help spot fake shoes.
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