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Union and Nike are preparing a Dunk Low “Bamboo” with a supple suede upper and a heel that folds down, so the shoe can be worn as either a conventional sneaker or a slip-on. Highsnobiety reports a holiday-season release is expected, but Nike has not confirmed a date or price in the source material.
Union has reworked the Nike Dunk Low into a convertible shoe, introducing a “Bamboo” colorway with a supple suede upper and a heel that folds down for slip-on wear. The sneaker can also be worn as a regular Dunk, according to Highsnobiety, which reports that the collaboration is expected to arrive during the holiday season.
The main design change is the shoe’s soft construction. Highsnobiety describes the upper as “boneless” suede that is flexible enough to collapse, including at the heel. That gives the wearer the option of stepping into the shoe without pulling up the heel, while leaving it available to wear as a conventional low-top when the heel is upright. The report does not describe a separate strap or fastening system; the slip-on function comes from the shoe’s flexible shape.
The reported “Bamboo” version uses a tonal color palette and retains Union details, including its signature yellow stitching and Union badges. The source characterizes the colorway as understated, but does not provide a full materials breakdown, product specifications, or official product images that can be independently assessed here.
Highsnobiety says the “Bamboo” Dunk is expected to release on Nike’s website during the holiday season. It also reports that sneaker leakers have pointed to a second, black colorway. That additional version is not presented as an official confirmation from Nike or Union, and the report gives no release date, price, or sizing information.
A Dunk Designed for Two Ways to Wear
The collaboration’s defining feature is a practical change to how a familiar sneaker can be worn: the heel folds down, turning a lace-up Dunk into a slip-on option without making it a permanently different type of shoe. That offers more flexibility for wearers who want to switch between a conventional fit and a quicker way to put the shoe on. The report does not establish how securely the shoe stays on the foot in slip-on mode or how the softened heel performs with repeated wear.
For sneaker buyers, the release also adds another variation to Union’s ongoing work with Nike models. Rather than relying only on a new colorway, the “Bamboo” design changes the construction of the Dunk Low. Whether that alteration will appeal beyond shoppers interested in Union collaborations will depend on the final product, availability, and price—details that have not been supplied in the report.
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Union’s Earlier Nike Dunk Experiments
This is not Union’s first reinterpretation of the Dunk. Highsnobiety points to the brand’s 2022 Passport Pack, whose ripstop Dunk uppers were designed with unraveling details that evoked maps. The new release takes a different approach: rather than making the shoe look worn or deconstructed, it focuses on a flexible upper and heel that change how the shoe can be put on and worn.
Union, the Los Angeles-based fashion and sneaker brand, has also applied unconventional details to other Nike and Jordan designs. Highsnobiety cites Jordan 4s with flipped tongues, stitched-up Jordan 1s, and deconstructed Field Generals as examples of its past design choices. That history helps explain the latest project as part of Union’s broader collaborative style, while the “Bamboo” Dunk’s expected release remains a reported future launch rather than a completed sale.
““boneless” suede upper”
— Highsnobiety’s report on the shoe
Release Details Still Await Confirmation
The source provides no exact launch date, retail price, size range, or full technical details for the suede construction. It also does not confirm how the shoe performs when worn with the heel folded down, including how well it stays in place or how durable the collapsed heel is over time. Nike and Union’s official release information is not included in the report.
The reported black colorway is attributed to sneaker leakers, so its existence and timing remain unconfirmed in the source material. The holiday-season window is also described as expected, not as a formally announced date.
Watch for Nike’s Official Launch Details
The next step is an official product announcement from Nike or Union confirming whether the “Bamboo” Dunk will release during the reported holiday-season window. Buyers will need that announcement for the price, release date, sizing, and availability, as well as details about any additional colorway. Until then, the reported schedule and black version should be treated as unconfirmed rather than final release information.
Key Questions
What is different about Union’s new Nike Dunk?
The reported Dunk Low has a soft suede upper and a flexible heel that folds down, letting it be worn as a slip-on or as a regular sneaker.
What color is the confirmed version?
Highsnobiety reports a tonal “Bamboo” colorway with Union badges and yellow stitching. The source does not provide a full official color specification.
When will the Union x Nike Dunk Low release?
Highsnobiety says the shoe is expected during the holiday season and on Nike’s website. An exact date has not been confirmed in the source material.
Is a black colorway also coming?
The report says sneaker leakers have indicated that a black version may join the lineup. Nike and Union have not confirmed it in the supplied source.
How much will the shoe cost?
The report does not give a retail price. Buyers will need to wait for official release information from Nike or Union.
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