SB Dunk Low ‘Sonics’: Release Date & Official Images Revealed

The year’s most eagerly anticipated Nike SB release is almost here. The SB Dunk Low ‘Sonics’, inspired by the beloved and defunct Seattle Supersonics NBA franchise, is set to drop on December 17th, with official images now adding to the anticipation, according to sneakernews.com.

This sneaker pays homage to the legendary Supersonics era, particularly their iconic green color.

Red and gold jerseys graced the 1996 NBA Finals when stars like Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp squared off against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

Not only does the shoe borrow these nostalgic colors, but it also incorporates unique basketball-inspired textures.

An athletic flair is added to the design by the thin, gym-shorts-style tongue and similarly detailed back tab. The Swoosh’s golden yellow stitching complements the tongue and heel branding, bringing to mind the legendary aesthetic of the Supersonics.

Although the Supersonics moved to Oklahoma City in 2008 and became the Thunder, Seattle locals still hold the team’s legacy in high regard. The NBA has been actively considering expanding, and the possibility of professional basketball returning to Seattle has been a recurring conversation, reinvigorating excitement for the city’s hoops culture.

The SB Dunk Low ‘Sonics’ will release via Nike SNKRS on December 17th, with skate shops likely offering an earlier drop about a week prior. Stay tuned for more purchase links and updates, and if you’re a sneaker enthusiast, check out Nike’s Air Max 1000 that will be debuting at ComplexCon.

Seattle may no longer have an NBA team, but the ‘Sonics’ Dunk Low reminds fans that the spirit of the Emerald City’s basketball history is alive and well.