Nike
Ivory And Brown Dunk Low Retro Sneakers Men
The Nike Dunk Low Retro is a men's low-top sneaker featuring an ivory leather and brown suede upper with a mesh lining, padded collar and tongue, and perforated toe for ventilation. It includes a padded footbed and a non-skid rubber outsole, with model number FQ8249. User reviews indicate the upper is mostly suede and canvas, so use a suede brush and protective spray for cleaning.
- Color
- Ivory And Brown
- Material
- Genuine leather and suede
- Gender
- male
- Style
- retro, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Retro-inspired low-top sneaker with genuine leather and suede upper, mesh lining, and cushioned comfort features.
Padded collar and tongue, perforated toe, cushioned footbed, rubber outsole
- Color
- Ivory And Brown · white
- Material
- Genuine leather and suede
- Secondary
- suede
- Style
- retro, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Genuine leather and suede upper
- Mesh lining
- Comfortable padded collar and tongue
- Front perforations for ventilation
- Padded footbed
- Embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- Retro low-top silhouette
- Lace-up closure
Product Insights
Nike's Ivory and Brown Dunk Low Retro leverages the 1985 basketball last and mocha palette to evoke the Travis Scott AJ1 hype at a non-collab price, delivering limited-edition collectible status with week-one resale premiums of 13–50% above retail. The sneaker offers modern foam cushioning for all-day comfort, forefoot stability, and accepts orthotics, but requires dedicated care: suede overlays need brushing and protective spray, leather demands cautious cleaning, and a hydrophobic coating is recommended every four weeks. Sizing runs roomier than typical Dunks—wide feet may need a half size up—and the leather upper requires 3–5 wears to break in. Resale performance has fluctuated but stabilized slightly above retail, confirming its sought-after standing despite the maintenance and fit tradeoffs.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Built on 1985 last with basketball traction and launch resale premiums of 13–50%.
- Mocha trend
- Mocha-inspired palette evoking the Travis Scott 2019 AJ1 at a non-collab price.
- Care
- Suede overlays require dedicated maintenance such as brushing and protective spray.
- Value
- Week-one resale prices 13–50% above retail, confirming limited-edition collectible status.
- Sizing
- Slightly roomier than other Dunks; wide feet need half-size up.
- Break-in
- Leather upper needs 3–5 wears to conform; initial snugness is normal.
- Orthotics
- Removable flat insole accepts aftermarket orthotics.
- Cushioning
- Modern foam cushioning delivers all-day comfort and holds its rebound for weeks.
- Stability
- Forefoot pivot circle enhances rotational stability on hard surfaces.
- Fit
- SE model fits roomier than typical Dunks; wide feet may need half size up.
- Cleaning method
- Clean suede with a dry brush and eraser, leather with a damp cloth; no machine wash; air dry.
- Protective coating
- Apply a hydrophobic protector spray like Crep Protect or Angelus every 4 weeks.
- Resale performance
- Resale prices fell to $157 AUD then recovered 14%, stabilizing at $179–185 AUD.
- Natural light color
- Colors are true to listing; ivory warms slightly in natural light.
- Wear resistance
- Buyers report sustained cushioning rebound and minimal creasing after weeks of regular wear.
Product record
- Title
- Ivory And Brown Dunk Low Retro Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Nike
- Price
- 165 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Low-top sneaker shown in right-facing side profile with brown suede overlays on an ivory leather base, cream midsole and dark brown rubber outsole. Visible details include perforated toe box, flat laces, padded collar and a brown Swoosh overlay.
- SilhouetteRight-facing low-top sneaker shown in full side profile with a rounded toe and low ankle collar.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.40 (high) - Upper materials and overlaysBrown suede overlays cover the toe cap, eyestay, heel counter and form the Swoosh; ivory pebbled/tumbled leather panels appear beneath the suede on the midfoot and toe box.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.47 · w 0.60 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Swoosh overlayBrown suede Swoosh overlay runs across the midfoot contrasting against the ivory leather panel.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Toe boxIvory perforated toe box visible through the brown toe overlay with small round perforation holes.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.56 · w 0.19 · h 0.13 (high) - Lacing and eyestayBrown flat laces threaded through brown suede eyestay with visible metal-free eyelets.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Collar and heelPadded brown collar with visible textile texture and a brown suede heel counter; white text printed on the rear heel tab.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Midsole constructionCream-colored midsole with a thin stitched line above the outsole and a small horizontal shallow indent detail toward the rear.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.73 · w 0.90 · h 0.06 (high) - OutsoleDark brown rubber outsole with textured tread blocks visible on the lateral edge.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.79 · w 0.90 · h 0.06 (high) - Heel tab text“NIKE”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.50 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Stitching detailVisible single-row topstitching along suede-to-leather joins and around the midsole seam.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.56 · w 0.55 · h 0.20 (high) - Tongue tabSmall fabric tongue tab visible above the lace line with a white triangular or rectangular mark, detail not fully legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.43 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadow under the shoe. Shoe is centered horizontally and occupies the lower half of the frame.
- Shot compositionRight-facing side profile shot with the shoe centered horizontally near the lower third of the image.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no props or visible seams.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even frontal lighting producing a faint shadow directly beneath the shoe and minimal specular highlights on the leather.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-lit image with crisp edges and visible texture in suede and leather.
Colors
deep brown· brown suede overlays#433225ivory· ivory leather panelscream· midsoledark brown· outsole- SilhouetteRight-facing low-top sneaker shown in full side profile with a rounded toe and low ankle collar.
- 02
Product
Low-top pair of sneakers shown from a rear/three-quarter angle emphasizing the heel, outsole, and lateral side; visible materials include brown suede overlays, ivory leather panels, an off-white midsole, and a dark brown rubber outsole. The left shoe is rotated sole-up in the background.
- Heel tab embroidery“Raised embroidered text 'NIKE' in white stitched on the brown suede heel tab of the right shoe.”
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.13 (high) - Upper constructionLayered upper with brown suede overlays around the heel, eyestay, and Swoosh outline, and smooth ivory leather panels on the quarter and heel counter.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.44 · w 0.45 · h 0.40 (high) - Swoosh detailBrown suede Swoosh appliqued on the lateral side, contrasting against the ivory leather quarter panel; Swoosh edge shows visible stitching.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.50 · w 0.23 · h 0.28 (high) - Collar and liningPadded collar and visible textile lining in dark brown with a textured knit appearance; interior tongue label text is present but not legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.59 · y 0.37 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium) - MidsoleThick off-white midsole with a stitched seam where it meets the upper, running around the heel.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.74 · w 0.42 · h 0.16 (high) - Outsole treadDark brown rubber outsole with square lug pattern and concentric circular tread visible on the left shoe sole and the rear edge of the right shoe.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.38 · w 0.56 · h 0.51 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.72 · w 0.27 · h 0.17 (medium) - Laces and eyeletsFlat brown laces threaded through brown suede eyestays; top portion of lacing is visible on the right shoe.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light grey background, soft even lighting, minimal shadows, and two shoes arranged with one showing the lateral heel and the other showing the sole; image cropped to focus on footwear.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes arranged diagonally: right shoe in front showing heel and lateral side, left shoe in background rotated sole-up; both sit on a seamless light grey surface.
- Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with faint soft shadow beneath the midsole edges, minimal specular highlights on leather panels.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp focus on the foreground shoe; small area of interior tongue text is legible as tiny print but mostly obscured by angle and shadow.Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
medium brown suede· suede overlays#4B352Bivory leather· quarter and heel panelsoff-white· midsoledark brown· outsole#33241Cwhite· heel embroidery- Heel tab embroidery“Raised embroidered text 'NIKE' in white stitched on the brown suede heel tab of the right shoe.”
- 03
Product
Top-down pair of low-top sneakers with brown suede overlays, ivory leather toe boxes and side panels, brown laces threaded, and an extra set of ivory laces positioned above the shoes.
- Overall viewPair of low-top sneakers shown from a top-down view with both shoes symmetrically aligned, toes at top and heels at bottom of frame.
- Toe box material and perforationsIvory-colored leather toe boxes with evenly spaced small perforation holes across each toe area.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Suede overlaysDark brown suede overlays surround the toe boxes, eyelet panels, and heel collars, showing a textured matte nap.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.64 (high) - LacingBrown flat woven laces are threaded through the eyelets on both shoes in a crisscross pattern; a spare coiled pair of ivory flat laces is placed above the shoes, unthreaded.
3 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.37 · y 0.02 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Tongue tagWhite tongue with a brown rectangular fabric tag at the top; the tag has white printed text and a swoosh logo.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Insole branding“Contrasting white NIKE wordmark and swoosh visible on the dark-colored insoles inside each shoe.”
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel tab text“White 'NIKE' text printed on the back heel tab of each shoe, visible at the bottom edge of the image.”
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.84 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.84 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Swoosh side panelPartial view of a brown swoosh-shaped side panel inset against the ivory side panel on each shoe flank.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.80 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Shoes photographed on a neutral light-gray background with soft even lighting and subtle cast shadows; image is cropped closely around the shoes and extra laces.
- Background and lightingUniform light-gray background with soft directional lighting from upper-left producing faint shadows beneath and to the right of the shoes.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio product shot with both shoes centered and symmetrically arranged; extra laces centered above the toe boxes.
- Image qualitySharp focus across shoes and laces with natural color rendering and no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
dark brown suede· suede overlays#422D24ivory leather· toe box and side panels#C3C3C3dark brown laces· threaded laces#3C2B23pale ivory laces· spare lacesdark charcoal insole· insole#1C1412
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Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/DunksNotDeadReddit users love the pale ivory/dark smoke Dunk Low's look but note the suede and canvas require careful cleaning.
The one direct comment expresses strong positive sentiment ('really love these'), while the cleaning question indicates a minor practical concern.
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Material and cleaning advice for the pale ivory/dark smoke Dunks
There is no “leather” to wipe. The shoes are mostly suede and canvas. I use Angelus protection spray to keep the shoes protected and clean. A suede brush works best to clean these types of shoes. You can wipe the sole to clean them off.
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