Rodeo, first recorded in the 19th century, is closely tied to the Western United States. At the intersection of mixed-race, Native American and Anglo-Saxon culture, these events began as competitions between ranches, where horseback riding and rope techniques were the protagonists, and there were few rules. Among the pioneers of what would become an incredibly popular sport among Americans were black ranchers and herders who, over the course of the 20th century, forever changed rodeo with revolutionary and spectacular techniques. Paying homage to America's first action sport, the colors and details of this Dunk Low are inspired by the Southwestern tradition, born of the black pioneers who shaped it.
Sporting a bold turquoise look, the Dunk “Rodeo” subverts expectations with bold color choices and boot-style stitching on a Forest-colored suede and leather upper. Iconic Dunk lines are enhanced with leather piping and a chain-stitched logo, while faded natural tones and Old West references are highlighted with Lightning Yellow accents and a translucent red outsole. Artistic and on-theme, a custom sockliner depicts a sun-drenched landscape, nodding to a time of frontier exploration shaped by Black culture and innovation.
