1 colorway of the Nike Nike SB Dunk Low PRM QS on SoleBook.
The Nike SB Dunk Low PRM QS traces back to the Dunk's 1985 basketball origins, but its real identity was forged when Nike SB relaunched the silhouette in the early 2000s as a skate shoe. That reworking added a padded collar, thicker tongue, and Zoom Air cushioning to a design originally built for hardwood traction, giving skaters a durable, board-feel-friendly shoe without losing the Dunk's clean paneling. By 2020, the SB Dunk Low PRM QS tag had become shorthand for Nike's premium, limited "quick strike" releases within the skate line — drops built around collaborations, throwback colorways, and storytelling-driven pairs rather than team-color reissues. That year in particular saw the Dunk SB reach a fever pitch of hype, fueled by collabs with skate shops, artists, and streetwear labels, pushing resale prices well past retail. The PRM QS designation signaled premium materials — suede overlays, embroidered details, unconventional lacing — layered onto the same low-cut skate chassis. What had once been a shoe for grip and durability turned into one of sneaker culture's most obsessed-over release categories, with 2020 widely regarded as the modern peak of Dunk mania.