Anticipation was already high for the Wu-Tang Clan’s Nike Dunk High, a sneaker that was reportedly only made in just 36 pairs in 1999. The shoe is set to get its first public release soon, and the legendary hip-hop group has now revealed special packaging that will get fans even more excited.
Honeycomb-themed boxes housing the Dunk High were revealed by the Wu-Tang Clan Thursday on its social media channels. The massive hexagonal-shaped box has been made in black and yellow, both of which feature the Wu-Tang Clan’s logo with the Swoosh replacing the dash in its name. Inside, the sneakers are packaged atop a honeycomb-cut wood base and are joined by a T-shirt with the same special Wu-Tang Clan logo, as well as what appears to be a jar of honey. The final image in the Instagram carousel then shows RZA signing one of the box’s inner glass cover.
Nike made the Wu-Tang Clan Dunk High available through a Shock Drop in September on the Snkrs app, and the wider release is scheduled for November 9. As of now, it’s not yet clear how the special packaging will be doled out — but the Wu-Tang Fan encouraged fans to comment with a bee emoji in order to get updates.
Ever since the Wu-Tang Clan Dunk was made only for friends and family, it’s been one of the biggest grails in all of sneakers. The group’s black and yellow colors are used for the leather sneaker with a white midsole, and its logo is embroidered onto the lateral heel. Having been issued in 1999, the Wu-Tang Clan Dunk can even be considered ahead of its time, as it came three years before Nike SB was founded and even longer before other musical collaborations were released.
The Wu-Tang Clan x Nike Dunk High will release November 9 through the Snkrs app and select third-party retailers for $150. This post will be updated when more information about the special packaging is released.
Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
