
Nike
Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men
The Nike Dunk Low Retro men's sneaker is a low-top lifestyle shoe with a synthetic leather upper, mesh lining, padded collar and tongue, perforated toe box for ventilation, padded footbed, and embossed non-skid rubber outsole. It combines brown and tan snakeskin-textured overlays on the toe cap, eyestay, and heel counter with smooth cream panels, a black suede Swoosh, white flat laces, and a black heel tab with NIKE branding. The two-tone off-white midsole sits above a black rubber outsole with circular pivot tread; model number IO1616.
- Material
- Synthetic leather upper; mesh lining; rubber outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, streetwear, retro, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Nike Dunk Low retro sneakers with snakeskin accents and a synthetic leather upper.
Synthetic leather upper, mesh lining, padded collar and tongue, front ventilation perforations, padded footbed, and embossed non-skid rubber outer sole.
- Material
- Synthetic leather upper; mesh lining; rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- casual, streetwear, retro, sporty
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- synthetic leather upper
- mesh lining
- padded collar and tongue
- front perforations for ventilation
- padded footbed
- embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- low-top Dunk Low silhouette
- retro-inspired design
- snakeskin accent detailing
- men's sizing and fit
- model number IO1616
- Nike brand
Product Insights
Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men Nike 165 CAD Dunks generally run true to size with a roomy, cushioned interior Synthetic leather upper limits air and moisture-vapor transfer Flat 165 CAD across sizes; single colorway limits style choice
Verified claims
- color
- Single Grey colorway across the size run
- fit
- Boundary sizes 8 and 12 have less half-size headroom
- fit
- Dunks generally run true to size with a roomy, cushioned interior
- sizing
- Men's sizing means women should convert and may hit a gap
- sizing
- Measure foot length and choose the larger size if between sizes
- comfort
- Padded collar, tongue and footbed support immediate comfort and heel lock
- ventilation
- Front toe perforations use step-by-step bellow action to move air
- breathability
- Synthetic leather upper limits air and moisture-vapor transfer
- materials
- Synthetic leather upper with raised snakeskin overlays
- construction
- Snakeskin texture is molded on separate overlay panels, not printed
- construction
- Snakeskin sits on mudguard, eyestay and heel; toe and side panels stay smooth
- materials
- Mesh lining and synthetic sock
- outsole
- Rubber non-skid outsole with embossed tread
- construction
- Two-tone midsole with a visible stitched seam
- branding
- NIKE heel tab, tongue tag, insole print and outsole wordmark
- care
- Clean leather with a soft brush and soapy water; store in dust bag or box
- maintenance
- Clean the padded collar regularly and manage moisture to protect the padding
- styling
- Textured neutral palette: cream and grey base, brown snakeskin, black accents
- use
- Best for everyday casual wear and all-day comfort
- value
- Flat 165 CAD across sizes; single colorway limits style choice
Product record
- Title
- Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Nike
- Price
- 165 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 17 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a low-top sneaker with a distinct snakeskin-texture look: shiny scaled overlays in brown and tan wrap the toe cap, eyestay, and heel counter over a smooth cream upper, with a black Swoosh and NIKE-branded heel tab. It offers a padded collar and tongue, padded footbed, mesh lining, and a perforated toe box intended for better ventilation, atop an embossed non-skid rubber outsole. Note the listing classifies the upper only generically as other materials, and the Swoosh material is reported as appearing to be suede or nubuck rather than confirmed.[1,2,3,4] | Dunk Low Retro Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a low-top retro court sneaker for everyday wear, with a synthetic leather upper, perforated vamp for ventilation, padded collar and tongue, and a padded footbed. Nike describes the foam midsole as lightweight and responsive, and the rubber outsole (described by the retailer as non-skid) adds durable traction with a classic pivot circle; the listing offers sizes 8 through 13. Note that some wearers find Dunk Lows lacking in cushioning, one commenter reporting aftermarket insoles help, and a long-term owner of a Panda pair noted scuffing, light staining, and midsole yellowing over time.[5,6,7,8,9] | Air Force 1 '07 Sneakers Men: Choose this if you want a classic low-top leather sneaker for everyday, all-day wear — reviewers report the Nike Air cushioning keeps it comfortable through long hours on your feet, and it has a padded collar, removable foam footbed with arch support, and perforated toe box. It suits versatile styling: the white-on-white version is reported to go with nearly everything, from cargos and denims to suits. Expect a break-in period of roughly four to seven days before the leather softens, note that the fit generally runs about half a size big (so going down half a size is commonly recommended), and be aware some wearers find the midsole too firm and the traditional silhouette conservative next to trendier sneaker styles.[10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Lateral side view of a low-top sneaker showing snakeskin-textured overlay panels, cream smooth panels, a black suede Swoosh, perforated toe box, white laces, cushioned collar, off-white midsole and black outsole.
- View and orientationFull lateral side view of a single low-top sneaker oriented left-to-right; entire shoe is visible from toe to heel.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.40 · w 0.92 · h 0.45 (high) - Upper base panelsSmooth cream-colored panels form the midfoot and toe box base; toe box contains a grid of small perforations.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.54 · w 0.45 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.50 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Snakeskin-textured overlaysShiny scaled snakeskin-texture panels in brown and tan tones cover the toe cap, eyestay, heel counter and wrap around the midfoot.
3 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.44 · w 0.40 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.44 · w 0.34 · h 0.21 (high) - Swoosh/side logoBlack suede or nubuck Swoosh-shaped overlay on the midfoot contrasting against the cream panel.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.17 (high) - Lacing and tongueFlat white laces threaded through multiple eyelets over a black-topped tongue; tongue shows a black fabric top with a white graphic or letters partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Heel collar and liningPadded black textile collar and heel lining with a low-cut profile; heel tab area has a small block of white text or letters that are partly visible.Partial
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Midsole constructionTwo-tone midsole with an off-white upper midsole band and a slightly darker cream strip above the outsole; clean stitched join visible along the midsole seam.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.84 · h 0.10 (high) - Outsole treadBlack rubber outsole with visible tread pattern and segmented grooves around the forefoot and heel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.80 · w 0.88 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; image is well lit and centered with the shoe occupying the lower central area.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray seamless background with no props or packaging visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadow and lightingSoft shadow directly beneath the shoe indicating overhead diffuse studio lighting; highlights on snakeskin overlays suggest directional light from above-left.
- Image crop and framingShoe is horizontally centered with generous empty space above; full shoe is visible and not cropped.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.24 · w 0.92 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
brown snakeskin· snakeskin overlayscream· smooth base panelsblack· Swoosh and collarwhite· laces and tongue mainoff-white· midsoleblack· outsole- View and orientationFull lateral side view of a single low-top sneaker oriented left-to-right; entire shoe is visible from toe to heel.
- 02

Product
Rear-quarter view of a low-top sneaker pair showing the right shoe heel and outer side with snakeskin-patterned overlays, cream leather panels, black suede Swoosh and heel tab, cream midsole and black rubber outsole with circular tread.
- View and compositionRear-quarter view focused on the right shoe heel and outer side; the left shoe sole and heel sit behind and to the left, partially visible.
- Heel tab branding“Black heel tab with bold cream-colored text reading NIKE centered on the tab.”
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.56 · w 0.17 · h 0.14 (high) - Snakeskin overlayScaled snakeskin-patterned overlay wrapping the heel and heel counter in brown and tan tones with visible scale texture and slight gloss.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.63 · w 0.43 · h 0.33 (high) - Outer Swoosh materialBlack Swoosh on the outer side appears to be suede or textured fabric with matte finish, stitched onto a cream panel.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Upper panelsCream off-white smooth leather panels form the quarter and midsole-facing upper above the snakeskin overlay.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.55 · w 0.42 · h 0.25 (high) - MidsoleCream-colored midsole with visible stitching line along the top edge separating it from the upper.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.82 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high) - Outsole treadBlack rubber outsole with grid-like lug pattern on the left shoe and circular pivot-pattern visible on the left shoe sole facing up.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.47 · w 0.45 · h 0.40 (high) - Outsole logo“Embossed NIKE wordmark visible on the black outsole of the left shoe.”
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (medium) - Collar and liningPadded black mesh collar and visible inner lining in a light greenish-beige tone around the heel opening.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Interior labelSmall fabric label with dense small text is visible inside the tongue area but the characters are too small to read.Partial
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.48 · w 0.11 · h 0.09 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadow beneath the shoes; image is cropped to show lower two-thirds of frame.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless backdrop filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting from above-left creating subtle shadows under and to the right of the shoes.
- Shot cropImage is cropped so the top portion of the shoes and the scene above them is empty space; focus is on the heels and soles.
Colors
brown snakeskin· snakeskin overlaycream off-white· upper panels and midsolematte black· Swoosh and heel tabmuted green-beige· collar lining- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top sneakers showing cream perforated leather toe boxes, brown snakeskin-effect overlays, black inner lining and Swoosh, white flat laces, and visible tongue tags with 'NIKE' text.
- Overall viewPair of sneakers shown from directly above, both shoes fully visible and symmetrically placed with toes at top of frame and heels at bottom.
- Toe box material and perforationRounded toe boxes finished in a smooth cream/off-white leather with a grid of small circular perforations centered on each toe box.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Snakeskin-effect overlayScaled snakeskin-pattern overlays in brown and tan wrapping the toe cap, eyestay, and heel collar areas, with a glossy slightly textured appearance.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.38 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.03 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high) - Swoosh and side panelBlack Swoosh visible on the inner side panels of both shoes, contrasting against the cream side panel and bordered by snakeskin overlay.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.28 (high) - LacesFlat white laces threaded through eyelets over cream tongues; laces tied loosely so ends are not visible in frame.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Tongue tag text“NIKE”
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.49 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.49 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Insole brandingWhite NIKE swoosh and text printed on black insoles, visible inside each shoe near the heel area.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high) - Collar and liningPadded black textile collar and inner lining that contrasts with the lighter upper.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Midsole and outsole rimVisible off-white midsole with a slightly warmer beige outsole rim running around the base of each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.36 · h 0.56 (medium); x 0.54 · y 0.40 · w 0.36 · h 0.56 (medium)
Other
Neutral light-gray studio background with soft, even lighting and faint soft shadows below the heels; image is centered and well-cropped showing entire pair.
- Background and stagingFlat, uniform light-gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even overhead lighting producing faint soft shadows beneath the heels and slight highlight on snakeskin overlays.
- Shot compositionTop-down product shot centered in frame showing both shoes in parallel, minimal cropping at outer edges.
Colors
cream· toe box and side panelsbrown snakeskin· snakeskin overlaysblack· Swoosh and inner liningwhite· laces and tongue fabricbeige· midsole/outsole rim
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4622982 | Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men - Grey - 8 | CA$165.00 | Yes |
| 4622983 | Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men - Grey - 9 | CA$165.00 | Yes |
| 4622984 | Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men - Grey - 9.5 | CA$165.00 | Yes |
| 4622985 | Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men - Grey - 10 | CA$165.00 | Yes |
| 4622986 | Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men - Grey - 10.5 | CA$165.00 | Yes |
| 4622987 | Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men - Grey - 11 | CA$165.00 | Yes |
| 4622988 | Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men - Grey - 11.5 | CA$165.00 | Yes |
| 4622989 | Dunk Low Retro Snakeskin Accent Sneakers Men - Grey - 12 | CA$165.00 | Yes |