Among Nike’s many memorable sneaker drops over the years, very few silhouettes have achieved the mythic status of the Nike Dunk Low—particularly in its skateboarding sub-label, Nike SB.
Since the start of the 2000s, Nike SB has been responsible for some of the rarest, most hyped, and eye-wateringly expensive sneaker releases of all time.
What Are The Most Expensive Nike Dunks Low in the Market?
From the ultra-limited friends-and-family exclusives to pairs pulled from the shelves amid legal wrangling, the Dunk Low has become a grail-level collectible for sneakerheads worldwide.
Let’s take a closer look at the most expensive Nike Dunk Lows ever to hit the market — and just how much it might set you back to get them on your feet.
Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Freddy Krueger’
Inspired by the horror movie and enshrouded in legal controversy, the Freddy Krueger Dunks have become stuff of legend. Originally shut down after order to cease and desist from New Line Cinema, only a couple of pairs entered the wild.
They have sold for as much as $80,000 since then, earning them a place among the priciest sneakers ever.
Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Paris’
Originally released in 2002 as part of Nike’s “White Dunk” City Series, the ‘Paris’ version features original artwork from Bernard Buffet and as a result, no two pairs are identical. There are only around 200 pairs believed to be in existence. The Paris Dunks have sold for upwards of $70,000 on the resell market.
Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Yellow Lobster’
Done in partnership with Boston’s Concepts, the ‘Yellow Lobster’ is among the most limited of the Lobster series. Restricted to friends and family at the time of its 2009 release, pairs have fetched $40,000, the price of a size 9.5 selling at Sotheby’s in 2022.
Nike Dunk Low Premium SB ‘Joker’ Samples
Ever planned as a part of a villains pack inspired by Batman’s villains, the Joker Dunk Lows were never released. Their rarity and influence on pop culture led resale prices to $27,940 at Sotheby’s.
Nike SB Dunk Low ‘What The’
What the mashup? The mashup masterpiece, the ‘What The’ SB. The What The SB Dunk Low mashes up iconic elements from some of the most legendary colorways in existence, including the ‘Pigeon’, ‘Heineken’, and ‘Raygun’.
With only about 500 pairs made, this pair is any collector’s dream — and expect to pay up to $10,000 if you can find an authentic pair for sale today.
Nike SB Dunk Low ‘London’
Paying tribute to the city of London, quintessential tones dress this Dunk with a mini River Thames embroidery on the heel. Reselling for about $6,000, it was first made in very limited quantities.
Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Staple NYC Pigeon’
The NYC Pigeon Dunks literally resulted in street riot when they dropped in 2005 in New York. This solidified its place in sneaker lore forever. The release, designed by Jeff Staple, now resells for about $13,000 on platforms like StockX.
Nike Dunk Low Premium SB Jeff Staple ‘Pangeon’ Sample
Another Jeff Staple creation, this unreleased “Pangeon” sample blended a panda with his patented pinks. Legal obstacles prevented its being released, but a pair still fetched $38,100 at auction.
Nike SB Dunk Low Pro SB “eBay Charity”
In 2003, Nike auctioned off a single SB Dunk on eBay, donating 100 percent of the sales to charity. That pair sold for $30,000— and Nike even chopped up the original to guarantee its 1-of-1 status. The second pair, a gift to Sandy Bodecker, makes this release, arguably, the most infamous in SB history.
Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Heineken’
Originally released as the 4th Air Jordan in 1989, the white, black, and green color combination (with the red star on the heel) has always been a fan-favorite. Unofficial though it was, the colorway became enough of a buzzy legend. Today, pairs go for upwards of $10,000.
Nike SB Dunk Low “Entourage Version 2”
HBO series Entourage-inspired, this friends-and-family edition gives a proper toast to the show despite its finale. It’s not easy to track down, but if you do, expect to shell out $4,000 to $10,000 for a pair.
Bottom Line
Whether by way of pop culture cross-overs or 1-of-1 releases, the Nike Dunk Low remains a canvas for creative expression, exclusivity and yep, you guessed it, bonkers resale prices.
Whether you’re a skater, a collector, or fan of rare kicks, these Dunk Lows are simply one of the greatest grails in sneaker history. Just don’t hope to get them for retail — unless you have a time machine.