Nike SB Dunk Low Surfaces in 1996 All-Star Game Palette
Nike SB's design team is tapping into the visual language of the 1996 NBA All-Star Game held in San Antonio, channeling the event's distinctive teal, orange, and pink palette into an upcoming Dunk Low. The silhouette arrives in Green Noise, Watermelon, and Light Curry—a vibrant trio that nods to both that year's uniforms and the Spurs' modern City Edition aesthetics.
By Ava Rodriguez
The Nike SB division has long operated as the Swoosh's playground for oblique references and cultural deep cuts—design moves that reward close attention without announcing themselves loudly. This upcoming Dunk Low exemplifies that approach, channeling the energy of a specific moment in basketball history rather than spelling it out.
The 1996 All-Star Game, held in San Antonio, holds particular significance beyond its vibrant uniform palette. That year marked Michael Jordan's return to All-Star competition following his initial retirement, and he claimed MVP honors while wearing the Air Jordan 11 in "Columbia"—the only time that colorway appeared on an NBA floor. Yet the game itself is equally remembered for its bold tri-color uniform design: teal, watermelon pink, and golden orange.
San Antonio has since absorbed those hues into its own City Edition identity, creating a lasting visual connection between the franchise and that specific moment. Nike SB's interpretation sidesteps direct nostalgia, instead distilling the palette into Green Noise, Watermelon, and Light Curry across the Dunk Low's upper. The result reads as energetic without leaning into obvious retro signaling—closer in spirit to what some might reference as South Beach aesthetics, though the prominent orange presence distinguishes it from typical iterations of that look.
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Release Info
Product: Nike SB Dunk Low
Colorway: Green Noise/Watermelon-Light Curry-Off Noir
SKU: HQ1625-301
Retail Price: $120
Release Date: Fall 2026
Availability: Nike SNKRS, select skate retailers
The $120 price point aligns with standard Nike SB Dunk Low positioning, placing it firmly within the accessible range of the brand's core skateboarding offering. Interested buyers should monitor skate-specific retailers and Nike's SNKRS platform for official drop confirmation closer to the Fall 2026 window.
