Renowned graffiti artist Neckface, whose work has defaced just as many streets as they have galleries and collaborative offerings, is soon to join Nike SB for his very own Dunk Low.
This wouldn’t be the first time Neckface has teamed up with Nike SB, as the artist has worked on both a Blazer Mid and Dunk High in the past. But unlike these two, the upcoming Dunk Low is far less constrained, better showcasing the surreal, at times grotesque style of the semi-anonymous figure.
With its all-black colorway, the upper acts as a canvas for Neckface’s work, which is plastered all throughout the shoe. Even the strip of white along the midsole is put to use, clad with lightning bolts and “SHOCKERS” text. The patches above — which are never duplicated, even on the opposite foot — all fall under the umbrella of horror, depicting skulls, bats, tombstones, and monsters of all kinds.
A perfect answer to Halloween, the Neckface x Nike SB Dunk Low can be viewed in detail below. Currently, no firm release date has been shared, but previous reports suggest an October 2022 arrival.
Created in collaboration with the legendary American artist, the Neckface x Nike SB Dunk Low draws inspiration from heavy metal artwork from over the years, offering a different look to your standard Dunk release. Crafted from canvas and decked out in a black hue, the uppers are decorated with a plethora of patches applied to all areas, similar to the “battle jacket” approach used for heavy metal fans.
Patches include various recognisable motifs such as the ace of spades, bats and spider weds. Other details include custom branding on the tongues, padded uppers and a perforated toe box for extra comfort. This is all placed on top of a white midsole that conceals all the cushioning one might need.