Mint green is often dismissed as a spring color, and therefore something you can only wear for three months of the year. With this Dunk Low in “Green Glow”, that’s not the case—and it’s all down to the undertone.
Exactly what kind of green this is
It’s neither a soft pastel green nor a bright grass green. It leans toward jade: vibrant, with a clear blue undertone. That’s the difference that determines everything. Green with a yellow undertone is warm and naturally gravitates toward summer. This green is cool, and cool colors work with a much broader part of your wardrobe.
The color blocking follows the classic Dunk layout: white leather on the mid-panel and toe box, with green on the overlays, Swoosh, collar and heel. White laces, a white midsole, and a green outsole that only shows when you walk.
What it works with
Gray. This is the combination I’d choose myself. Cool gray shares the blue undertone, and suddenly the green feels calm rather than attention-grabbing. A gray sweatshirt or gray trousers—both work.
White and off-white. Predictable but effective, keeping the focus on the shoe. One thing to add: something in a third color, otherwise the outfit can feel too empty.
Denim. It works well, especially with a lighter wash. The blue in the denim and the blue in the green naturally complement each other.
I wouldn’t pair it with warm earth tones. Camel, rust and mustard all have a yellow base, which clashes with the cool undertone of this green. The result isn’t ugly, but it feels unsettled without you immediately seeing why.
Practical considerations
The white leather on the mid-panel is the first area to get dirty, and that stands out even more on a colored shoe. A quick wipe will take care of it, but expect to do that from time to time.
Other than that, this is a low-profile, flat shoe, which makes it easy to balance proportionally. The line stays continuous under wide-leg trousers, while a skirt leaves the ankle exposed. More versions can be found on the Dunk Low page, with the wider selection on the Nike brand page.
A note on the proportions
What makes this version easier to wear than it might seem at first glance is how much white it contains. The mid-panel, toe box and midsole are white, and together they cover more surface area than the green. So what you’re really buying is a white sneaker with a green frame, not a green sneaker.
That also explains why it reads differently under long trousers than it does with a skirt. When the hem covers the upper, mostly the white sole remains visible. With a shorter length, you see the full green frame, and the color becomes a deliberate choice.
In conclusion
A colored sneaker that you wear for longer than a season is rarer than it seems. This one belongs in that category, precisely because of the cool edge in the green.
It’s available from three stores, ranging from 62 to 135 euros. That’s more than double the price, so checking where your size is listed most favorably can genuinely save you money here.