Is This a Nike Dunk or Your Grandma’s Couch?
What if your grandma's couch was a low Nike Dunk? That's the underlying methodology behind Nike's " Brocade" Dunk Low, a decidedly elderly manifestation of what is otherwise quite a hip sneaker.
Vintage upholstery-style brocade makes up the majority of the upper, giving the sneaker an antique charm that looks fresh out of the nursing home. You've heard of dad shoes, sure. But grandma Dunks? Not exactly the status quo around these parts.
Though, some Nike sneakers have come quite close with various embroidered patches and other antimacassar-inspired oddities. But as far as real deal grandma-couch sneakers are concerned, this is the most in-depth the Swoosh has ever taken things.
In addition to the fatigued woven fabric that's yellowed to mimic the passage of time, Nike's Brocade Dunk sports pale laces and a matching sockliner that serve as the proverbial throw pillows for this absolute sofa of a sneaker.
Nike keeps the good granny vibes going with a needlepoint-style Swoosh that adds yet another layer of textural complexity to what is already quite a variegated sneaker.
Brown midsoles lay atop darker brown rubber outsoles, serving their place as the sneaker's proverbial sofa legs.
Honestly, the only thing this shoe is missing is a plastic couch covering.
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