Nike + Wu Tang Clan Dunk High Premium 'Killa Beez'
Twenty-five years after its original, limited release, a sneaker legend is returning. Nike and the Wu-Tang Clan are teaming up to officially release one of the most treasured sneaker collaborations of all time: the Nike x Wu-Tang Clan Dunk.
The Black and Pollen colourway of the modern Dunk Hi mirrors the original, featuring “Killa Beez” colour blocking, premium leather and the hip-hop group’s distinctive W logo embroidered on the tongue label and outer heel.
“These Dunks are important to me and the Wu-Tang legacy because of the cultural impact they’ve had since their original release,” says Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA. “For many years, the sneaker world was reserved for athletes and some entertainers, and Nike recognising us in this way is a testament to hip-hop and our contribution to culture.”
Born from the streets of Staten Island, New York, the Wu-Tang Clan emerged in the early 1990s not only as a hip-hop group but as a cultural phenomenon. Their unique blend of gritty lyricism, kung-fu references and innovative production created a powerful sonic tapestry that transcended the genre, reaching far beyond music to influence fashion, film and art.
That influence resonates today, both in the hip-hop and basketball mecca of New York and in communities across the world that continue to draw inspiration from the Wu-Tang Clan and their collaborators.
The Nike Dunk, meanwhile, was born as a basketball shoe, reprised by the skateboarding community and adopted as a versatile streetwear style with widespread influence across contemporary sneaker culture.
The Nike + Wu-Tang Clan Dunk honours the history of the trendsetting hip-hop group and streetwear silhouette, adding a new chapter to their lore that will resonate across genres and generations.
“The shoe has already carved out a legacy as a silhouette people were striving to possess, and now thousands of people will have a chance to own a pair,” RZA says.
“These sneakers are a trophy.”
NIKE + WU TANG CLAN DUNK HIGH
'KILLA BEEZ'
EXCLUSIVE IN-STORE BALLOT: 10/11/2024, 11AM (GMT+8) - 13/11/2024, 8:59PM (GMT+8)
Winning ballot entries will be notified on 13 November, 9PM (GMT+8) onwards.
Customers may only ballot in their own size, with half size laxity.
One (1) entry per customer only. Duplicate entries will be forfeited.
Limited Edt will not be liable for any wrong information entered.
Customers may be refused purchase if terms and conditions are not met.
+ INSTANT CHANCE TO BUY: 10/11/2024, 11AM (GMT+8)
Customers are invited to a chance to instantly purchase the Nike + Wu Tang Clan Dunk Hi 'Killa Beez' at the Honeycomb Wall, in-store at CHAMBER, Wisma Atria.
Simply, peel a sticker off the wall to reveal if you have a chance to purchase a pair in your own size, half size laxity, immediately.
Customers may only purchase in their own size, with half size laxity.
One (1) try per customer only.
Limited pairs available.
If draw is unsuccessful, or size range is sold out, customer may proceed to the general ballot system.
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS INVITE: 09/11/2024, 5-8PM (GMT+8)
Limited guest list available.
Music by DJ Rattle and DJ Drem
Art by Eric Foenander and Atsuko Tanaka
Invites are strictly non-exchangeable and admits one (1) only.
