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These Nike Dunks Might Just Be a Matcha Lover’s Cup of Tea

today7 April 2025

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Tokyo-born two-time Olympic gold medalist skateboarder, Yuto Horigome, is back with his second Nike SB Dunk collab.

Dubbed the Nike SB Dunk Low “Matcha”, this pair is a quiet flex—a blend of style, heritage, and that distinct Yuto calm that somehow makes even the gnarliest trick look buttery-smooth.

A nod to Yuto’s Japanese roots

(source: Yuto Horigome / Instagram)

At first glance, the kicks might look like they belong in the vegetable aisle at a grocery store. Nike’s official “Asparagus/Legion Green/Light Khaki” colourway nomenclature had people calling them the “Asparagus” Dunks for a while. But there’s something deeper brewing here.

Turns out, this colorway is inspired by matcha tea, Yuto’s favourite drink and a nod to his roots in Japan. If you’re familiar with matcha, you’ll know…

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Written by: Danial Martinus


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