This iteration of the Dunk High pays homage to the Air Jordan 1, which serves as its major inspiration, through its iconic 'Bred' colorway. Designed by Nike's Peter Moore, both the Air Jordan 1 and the first Dunk shoe share similarities in their toebox, tooling, and traction, as Moore brought these elements across in 1985. With Michael Jordan's rise to fame in the NBA, the Dunk High gained popularity through the 'Be True to Your School' ad campaign, which infused team-specific colorways, revitalizing college basketball.