Nike Dunk High “Euro Champs Pack” – Croatia

Croatia, a region with a long history, is still in its infancy as an independent nation. Croatia split away from Yugoslavia in 1991, but something of great nationalism in the country has been its soccer squad. In fact, Croatia hosted an international friendly with the United States in 1990 (defeating the US 2-1) – nearly a year before it was recognized as a country by the State Department. Since then it has had storied success in the international stage. Croatia qualified for its first World Cup in ’98 where the first timers marched all the way to a third place finish.

Nike is releasing a series of Dunks in celebration of the 2008 UEFA Euro Football Championship for the next several months leading up to the Euro Cup in June. This pair was made to honor Croatia who will be appearing in their third Euro Cup. Expect a few pairs to be worn in the stands when Croatia take on co-host nation Austria for the first match.