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The annual Setsubun festival in Japan serves as the main inspiration behind Nike‘s special release of the Dunk Low.
Setsubun, also known as the “Bean-Throwing Festival,” is celebrated the day before spring in Japan. During the festival, participants throw handfuls of dry soybeans to scare away demons and evil spirits to promote good fortune.
The silhouette comes covered in a light brown base with khaki and dark brown overlays. Purple appears on the Nike checks, tongues, and lining. Other details include a “demon” embroidered onto the back of the heel followed by a white and brown sole unit. Highlighting pair is artwork from the late Edo period (1840s) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. The image depicts Kintar, who grows up to become a great demon-slaying warrior.
The Nike Dunk Low “Setsubun” is set to restock October 30, 2023 on the Nike App after it originally being released on April 11th, 2023 via Nike.com & select retailers. The pair will retail for $120. Keep it locked to our Nike Dunk release page for updates.
Nike Dunk Low “Setsubun”
Colorway: White Onyx/Court Purple
Style #: DQ5009-268
Release Date: October 30, 2023
Price: $120
