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Nike Dunk Low

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

NikeCourt shape

Reviews

14 of 17 reviews recommend it.

3 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.4/1016 authors

Retro

  • True to size or small

Dunk Low

  • True to size or small

$120Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store

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  • Upperleather
  • LogoSubtle
  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursblack

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Do Nike Dunk Low run big?

Length

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Retro

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Dunk Low

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
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Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Dunk Low

    • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  2. Around the toes

    Dunk Low

    • Roomy.

Are Nike Dunk Low comfortable all day?

Through the day

  • All day standingUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Do they feel hot in warm weather?

In warm weather

  • Feels cool.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

  • Tearing.

Retro

  • Creasing.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Holds up with wear.

Retro

  • Shows wear quickly.

How long have people worn them?

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Upper material

leather

Logo

Subtle

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour saturation
muted
Colour contrast
tonal
Sole colours
black
Upper colours
black

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

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About our research

Based on 32 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Nike Dunk Low vs Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Nike Dunk Low vs Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt
What mattersNike Dunk LowCole Haan Grand Crosscourt
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Retro

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Dunk Low

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Upperleatherleather
LogoSubtleNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking
Maker price$120 (price at the maker's store)$165–$200 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-28.

Nike Dunk Low vs Converse Chuck 70

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Nike Dunk Low vs Converse Chuck 70
What mattersNike Dunk LowConverse Chuck 70
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Retro

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Dunk Low

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Canvas

  • Narrow fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Low Top

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Wide fit.

Chuck 70

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Canvas

  • Tight.

Low Top

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Chuck 70

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
LogoSubtleSubtle
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$120 (price at the maker's store)$90–$95 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23.

Nike Dunk Low vs Nike Air Max Dn8

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Nike Dunk Low vs Nike Air Max Dn8
What mattersNike Dunk LowNike Air Max Dn8
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Retro

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Dunk Low

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Some reports disagree: roomy, snug.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
LogoSubtleNoticeable
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking
Maker price$120 (price at the maker's store)$210 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-28.

Nike Dunk Low vs Nike Court Vision Low

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Nike Dunk Low vs Nike Court Vision Low
What mattersNike Dunk LowNike Court Vision Low
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Retro

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Dunk Low

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayUncomfortable.
LogoSubtleProminent
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$120 (price at the maker's store)$85 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23.

Nike Dunk Low vs Nike LD-1000

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Nike Dunk Low vs Nike LD-1000
What mattersNike Dunk LowNike LD-1000
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Retro

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Dunk Low

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • wide feetSome reports disagree: roomy.
  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Tight.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
LogoSubtleProminent
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$120 (price at the maker's store)$105 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-25.

Nike Dunk Low vs Converse Jack Purcell

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Nike Dunk Low vs Converse Jack Purcell
What mattersNike Dunk LowConverse Jack Purcell
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Retro

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Dunk Low

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Tight.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingUncomfortable.
LogoSubtleSubtle
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research