Nike SB Dunk Low Pro “City of Cinema” – An Ode to Parisian Cinemas

Lights, camera, dunk! Nike SB brings us the magic of the movie world with the latest Dunk Low Pro “City of Cinema” drop. Taking its inspiration straight from the origins of cinema in Paris, this Dunk pays homage to the birth of film, back when the Lumière brothers were playing about with moving pictures paving the way for the likes of Jurassic Park, Alien vs Predator and Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. Yes, it’s another Paris-inspired dunk and yes it’s a doozy.

A Colourway Fit for the Big Screen 

The first thing you’ll notice is that the “City of Cinema” Dunk has all the charm of an old Parisian theatre. Antique gold leather wraps around the upper, giving it vintage-feel—like the weathered but still glowing marquee of a cinema from the early 1900s. Deep red velvet on the tongue and collar instantly produces thoughts of lush seating and curtains of an arthouse theatre, with navy accents adding a nice contrast. The black leather Swooshes on the sidewalls are the unsung hero of this design, cutting through the golden and red hues like a beam from an old film projector. The dunk is definitely a shoe with plenty of old world panache and what’s more these bad boys will age the more you skate them – a trademark of dunk at this point.

More Than Just a Pretty Shoe

Sure, these kicks look the part, but they’re also going to be ripe for a shredding. With Zoom Air cushioning in the heel for impact protection and a grippy outsole for top-tier traction, the “City of Cinema” Dunk performs as well as it looks. Whether you’re pulling off mad numbers down the Gooseside gap or putting a shift in at platts, these Dunks are built to handle it all. And let’s be honest—no one’s going to miss these when you’re out ‘n’ about.

The Devil’s in the Details

It’s the little things that elevate this release from good to great. Custom insoles feature illustrations of classic theatre curtains and the iconic comedy and tragedy masks, nice to know type stuff. Plus, it comes with two sets of laces, letting you switch up the shoe when the feeling strikes. There’s no shortage of cinematic touches here—the perfect tribute to over a century of film history, all wrapped up in a Dunk.

A Shoe Worth the Standing Ovation

The good thing about these beauts is that they’re available right this very moment. No need to set your alarms or throw digital bows with bots and resellers.

The “City of Cinema” Dunk low now playing at NOTE shop.