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There are few things more annoying in life than trudging through the rain, snow, and slush and getting your feet soaked. It’s a real day-ruiner. That’s why it’s wonderful news to my ears that Nike has taken the silhouette we all know and love, given it a ruggedized promotion, and wrapped it in a layer of invincible Gore-Tex.
Meet the Nike Dunk Low Gore-Tex in Wheat and Ceramic, your new favorite insurance policy for your socks. Now available on Nike.com for $155.
The magic here isn’t just that they kept the classic Dunk shape, but how they managed to make a shoe that is technically a tank look like slick, premium streetwear. These kicks feature waterproof leather overlays and a gusseted tongue that effectively seals your foot dry. As one reviewer put it, you’re waterproof until the water gets in from your ankles.
When does this actually matter? Let’s paint a picture:
You’re walking to the train. A car hits a pothole. A tsunami of gray slush is airborne. Usually, this is game over. But in these, you just wipe off the premium leather, admire the water beading off the toe box, and keep walking.
Or you’re at the jobsite, and you need something that can handle a bit of grime and grit, but you refuse to wear clunky boots.
These have been dubbed the “Tough Person Dunk” for a reason. They fit true to size, require zero break-in time, and hide dirt like a pro thanks to that rich Wheat/Ceramic colorway.
They also look good when you’re meeting someone for coffee and the sky opens up. While everyone else is doing the awkward “avoid the puddle” hop-scotch, you’re striding through the rain with the confidence of a person who knows their toes are dry and their ‘fit rocks.
The Picante Red hits add just enough flare to cut through the impending winter gloom, and the black outsole grounds it all perfectly. It’s the “go-to winter shoe” that doesn’t look like a winter shoe.
If you want to keep the drip but lose the damp, this is the rotation update you need. It’s the ultimate way to level up your rainy day outfits.
BUY THE NIKE DUNK LOW GORE-TEX CERAMIC VIA NIKE.COM – $155
Shown: Wheat/Ceramic/Picante Red/Black
