Nike Dunk High QS
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Built for the Road, Worn by Legends
The Nike Dunk High QS is a direct tribute to the Antihero skateboarding squad and the van-life culture that defined their road-tested approach to skating. Riding dirty since the 1990s, this Dunk High captures the layered chaos of a crew that lives and breathes the road, translating that raw energy into a premium high-top silhouette built to last.
Upper Construction
The upper combines mixed suede and leather panels, including tumbled and crackle leather applications that add instant textural depth and vintage character. The leather softens and develops personality with every session, aging into a shoe that looks more alive the more you skate it. The high-top collar and tongue shape stay true to the original Dunk DNA, delivering the iconic look that has made this silhouette a staple on and off the board.
Sole and Durability
A full rubber cupsole with a reinforced cupsole stitch wraps the bottom of the shoe, providing exceptional durability under the grinding and impact demands of skateboarding. The construction mirrors what Nike SB has refined over decades of working directly with professional skaters.
Details That Tell the Story
Two lace options are included, giving you the flexibility to customize the look. The exposed foam sockliners arrive pre-dirtied as a nod to Antihero's ethos: always ready, never precious. A "stay ready" attitude is baked into every detail of this shoe.
Nike SB Heritage
Nike SB unites the performance innovation of Nike with a deep commitment to the history, creativity, and raw athleticism of action sports. Every Nike SB Dunk is engineered to meet the demands of world-class skaters while carrying forward decades of design legacy rooted in skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing culture.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Nike
- Model
- Dunk High QS
- Upper Material
- Mixed suede and leather with tumbled and crackle applications
- Collar
- High-top
- Sole
- Rubber cupsole with full cupsole stitch
- Sockliner
- Exposed foam, pre-dirtied finish
- Laces
- Two lace options included
- Category
- Skateboarding / Lifestyle Footwear
- Gender
- Men's
- MPN
- itemMatrix-37000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Nike SB Dunk High QS?
- The Nike SB Dunk High QS is a limited special-edition Dunk High created in collaboration with Antihero Skateboards. It features a mixed suede and leather upper with tumbled and crackle applications, two lace options, and pre-dirtied exposed foam sockliners that reflect Antihero's road-tested van-life aesthetic.
- Is the Nike Dunk High QS good for skateboarding?
- Yes. The Nike Dunk High QS is built on the Nike SB platform with a full rubber cupsole and reinforced cupsole stitch for durability under skate conditions. The leather upper also softens and develops character with wear, making it a functional choice for skating as well as everyday wear.
- What does QS mean on Nike shoes?
- QS stands for Quickstrike, a Nike release tier reserved for limited-edition or regionally exclusive drops. Nike Dunk High QS releases are produced in smaller quantities and often feature special collaborations or premium materials not found in standard retail releases.
- Does the Nike Dunk High QS come with extra laces?
- Yes. The Nike Dunk High QS includes two sets of laces, giving you the option to switch up the look to suit your style.
- How does the leather upper on the Nike Dunk High QS age?
- The leather upper is designed to soften and gain vintage character with wear. The tumbled and crackle leather applications develop further texture and patina over time, so the shoe looks increasingly distinctive the more it is used.
- Where can I buy the Nike Dunk High QS?
- The Nike Dunk High QS is available at Island Water Sports in store and online. Use the variant picker on this page to select your option and check current availability.
- What is the Nike SB Dunk High QS vs a standard Nike Dunk High?
- The QS (Quickstrike) designation means this is a limited-edition release, typically featuring premium or special materials, a collaboration theme, and a smaller production run compared to a standard Nike Dunk High. The Antihero QS specifically uses mixed suede and leather with crackle and tumbled applications, pre-dirtied sockliners, and dual lace options that are not found on standard Dunk High releases.