Nike Dunk Versus Air Jordan 1: Breaking Down the Differences

Aren’t Nike Dunks and Air Jordan 1s the same shoe? Not quite. For newcomers to sneakers, it might be a little confusing. So, let us help you to see exactly what makes them different.

Nike Dunks are all the rage right now. It’s still too early at this stage to call it a comeback – maybe they’ve been cool the whole time. However, there is also an anticipation that the Dunk might finally usurp the Air Jordan 1 as the zeitgeist sneaker of the current hype wave. Given how popular both styles are, they’re appearing at the same time on social media feeds and the streets, so it’s easy to get them mixed up.

A deep dive into these popular retro basketball shoes reveals more similarities than differences, but it’s in knowing the latter that graduates a casual observer into a full-blown sneakerhead. Strap in for the full dissection.

Don’t fake the funk if you don’t know the difference between the AJ1 and the Dunk. With this comprehensive, exhaustive and excessive guide, you’ll be counting eyelets and stroking soles next time you encounter them.