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OCTOBER 28, 2026 · TOKYO, JAPAN

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THE KOLAK DESK | OCTOBER 28, 2026

UNION's latest Nike Dunk Low project is built around subtraction rather than excess. The Natural Selection collection strips down familiar sneaker details, combining suede uppers, bold stitching and a collapsible heel that lets the shoe move between a traditional Dunk and a mule-like silhouette.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO THE CLASSIC

The collection places texture and shape in the foreground. Thick stitching and UNiON branding emphasize the construction, while the unpadded look changes the visual balance of a familiar basketball model.

RELEASE WATCH

UNION Tokyo lists three Dunk Low SP colorways — Bamboo, Off Noir and Palomino — with a release scheduled for October 30, 2026. Release availability varies by market and retailer.

THE KOLAK PERSPECTIVE

Natural Selection shows how an established silhouette can feel new without abandoning its recognizable foundation. Altering the heel, materials and finishing details changes the experience of the shoe — a concept that resonates with KOLAK's approach to reworking familiar forms.

Source: UNION Tokyo official catalog.