On a scale of one to 10 when it comes to exclusivity, the Wu Tang Dunks are like… a 15. The pair of yellow Dunks became hella iconic because of how rare it is. But well, it seems like these babies will lose that status because Nike decided to retro them! However, before we talk about the future of these babies, we gotta jump back to the history of the kicks. And when we tell you that the sneakers are loaded with a story, we mean it. So, let’s dive into the whole story, shall we?
Wu Tang Dunks – The Yellow Everyone Wants to Chase
If the 80s were the golden years for the sneaker industry, the 90s were their musical equivalent! And one group that stood out and revolutionized the hip-hop scene was Wu-Tang Clan. However, their influence went beyond the music industry into the sneaker industry! How? Well, Nike decided to collaborate with the Clan on an extremely exclusive Nike Dunk High in 1999. These babies looked simple, black base and yellow overlays with the iconic W logo on the heel.
Now, while the colorway is cool on its own, that wasn’t why it’s still the talk of the industry 25 years later. The reason behind this popularity is that only 36 pairs of these babies exist today. And well, that affects the value of the sneakers on the market today. You see, the kicks are currently worth a whopping $27,500 at Sotheby’s! And well, that’s definitely a fortune that an owner of the kicks is sitting on. But well, it seems like all of that is about to change with the latest news and teasers.
Is Nike Bringing Back the Black and Yellows?
So, a few days ago, Nike posted a pretty interesting video on its Sportswear Instagram page! That video was of the Wu Tang Dunks with a lot of bees around it. And the only thing that the caption said was “BZZZZZZZZZZ”. Now, when we tell you that this post got the industry going wild, it would be the understatement of the year! So, for all we know so far, it seems like the Swoosh will bring back the sneakers. And if that actually happens, you know it’s gonna be a great year!
Got Your Eye on the Wu Tang Dunks?
So far, there is no official news about when the kicks will drop or how many pairs there will be. However, we definitely know that everyone and their mother will try to score these babies. And if you wanna be one of the first people to score the kicks in retail if they drop, you’ll need help. That help will come from a good sneaker bot like NSB! You see if you want to have a leg up on Nike SNKRS, that’s what we’re here for. So go on and get your NSB copy today to get your gig going, but make sure you learn your botting basics first. Godspeed!
