Nike SB Dunk Low Pro E

The Dunk Low Pro E is was created as part of greater Nike’s Move to Zero campaign and is all about the sustainable details. The team and I worked very hard to bring this project to life. To say it was a heavy lift is an understatement. Two years of development, a revolutionary design ethos, numerous sample rounds, extensive tooling exploration, brand new methods of make, the latest in sustainable materials from top to bottom, and of course, a ton of wear testing to make sure it skates. As always, the team rose to the occasion and created something transformative, both for skateboarders and for the planet.

THE DETAILS

• The laces are made from wasted yarn. This means they’re pre-dyed yarns left over from other Nike material orders.

• The collar may look thin but is the same foam package as the standard Dunk Low Pro, except with a stitched edge instead of a rolled one for a more sustainable construction

• The foam midsole wedge is made from Crater Foam

• The rubber outsole and sidewall include recycled Nike Grind

• The Zoom Air bag is made from recycled TPU

• The sockliner includes recycled EVA foam and a recycled polyester top cloth

• The upper canvas is post-industrial recycled canvas

• The upper overlays are rubber and include Nike Grind. Rubber was used because it’s a 1-for-1 creation process with very little waste.

• All linings and reinforcements are made from recycled materials

• The tongue label is made from recycled polyester and features minimal embroidery

• The minimalist Swoosh as seen on the Janoski Flyleather was also included

• We excluded additional packaging (toe stuffing, inner box paper) in an effort to use less