Nike SB Dunk Low “Why So Sad?” Coastal Blue/Yellow-Red DX5549-400

Description

Created by John Rattray (skateboarder and advocate for mental health awareness), the mission of “Why So Sad?” is to help open up the conversation about suicide prevention in skateboarding and elsewhere. Helping the cause, this collaboration between Nike SB and Scottish talent will be a large part of this year’s fundraising efforts.

As seen on Rattray’s online collection of writings — i.e. The Predatory Bird — the fundraising mission has produced quite a few pieces of merchandise, whose graphics often depict a bird performing various activities.

Here, it’s seen riding a cycle across the heel and on a skateboard along the right sockliner, the latter of which sits opposite to standard co-branding.

An embroidered skateboarding chicken motif on the lateral heel, co-branded insoles with graphic of a bird doing a sad grab, “Why So Sad?” branding on the inner tongue tag, and question marks embroidered on the heels.

Shades of blue, then, dress the entire colorway, outfitting the base and overlays in a light and dark shade, respectively.

And while the Swoosh may seem ordinary from the outside, it will gradually shift to yellow with wear, likely referencing how one may hide their depression and worsening mental health.

What does SB mean in Nike SB Dunk Low?

Nike Skateboarding, primarily known as Nike SB, is the Nike brand for its line of shoes, clothing, and equipment for skateboarding.

Why are SB dunks so popular?

By the mid-’90s, the Nike Dunk had become a cult favorite amongst the skateboarding community, thanks to its superior cushioning, support and traction

Are dunks or SB dunks more comfortable?

Are Dunks Or SB Dunks More Comfortable? An older SB Dunk can be more comfortable than a regular (non-SB) Dunk. Modern Dunk and SB Dunk releases tend to be stiffer right out of the box. As such, modern regular Dunks are more accommodating than their SB counterparts

Dunk vs SB Dunk: What’s the Difference Between the Sneakers?

The most noticeable difference between the two sneakers are their tongues. On the Nike Dunk, you get a slim, mesh tongue. On the SB Dunk, the tongue has been beefed up to provide more cushion and protection. By being thicker, the tongue helps with the fit as well. It enables the sneaker to mold to your feet, preventing any slipping or wiggling. The tongue is held down with elastic straps which provide an added layer of lockdown. As a bonus, it allows you to slip the SB Dunk on and off without having to mess with finicky laces.

History of the Nike SB Dunk.