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Visuel / Appearance Pouring forth from the cellars of skateboarding heritage, the Dunk Low uncorks a mahogany and dark beetroot masterpiece, with deep tones indicative of a twenty-year-old vintage. A nod to Riot’s cavernous former-wine storage location and Bordeaux’s rich skateboarding and viticulture tradition, the shoe is coated in details of significance that enchant the senses.
Arômes / Aromas Aged to perfection, the Dunk’s mahogany leather which drenches the body breathes a warm, earthy complexity, mirroring the depth found in aged oak barrels; enriched with bold aromas of black nubuck in the underlays and punctuated by the lighter tannins of Team Red seen across the collar, laces and heel tab.
Gustatif / Taste A pop of brightness from the Sail foam midsole delicately balances the shoe, a refreshing interruption from the richness of the upper and outsole. Upon wearing, the Riot Skateshop x Nike SB Dunk Low offers a plush, cushioned feel, akin to the velvety mouthfeel of a smooth merlot, and co-branded cork-lined Zoom Air insoles provide full-bodied support. Moving underfoot, a fresh burst of translucent red grape detailing sits below the tread; an homage to the terroir and renowned grape varieties of La Belle Endormie.
Fin de bouche / Finish A finish of finesse comes from the attention to detail in the Dunk Low; the burgundy flavour lingers through the stitching of the upper and cuts through the lightness of the midsole. Further complexities develop throughout the silhouette: debossed heel tabs with Nike and Riot branding sit on the left and right, respectively, adding another layer of texture to the party; a two-panel reflective swoosh is central to the flavour profile of the shoe; and embroidered on the lateral heel, Riot Skateshop’s iconic canine insignia marks a fine tribute to the gone, but not forgotten, shop Labrador Pooch. The Nike SB x Riot Skateshop Dunk Low is marked with a Riot branded wax seal, stamping the latter’s status as Bordeaux’s finest: a crescendo to the rich affair. Note: Enjoy responsibly
