A young team led by designer Peter Moore, who was already responsible for the Nike Air Jordan 1, created the Nike Dunk in 1985. But it wasn't until the late 90s that a new era began for the Dunk silhouette! The skateboarding boom had reached a peak and more and more skaters appreciated the Dunk's characteristics on the board: the low-profile midsole, the stability of the upper, good cushioning and, above all, the grippy sole made the Dunk not only perfect for the court, but also the ideal skate shoe.