Some colorways get worn for one season before ending up at the back of the closet. Others just keep working. The Nike Dunk Low Valerian Blue firmly belongs in the second camp, and the numbers back that up: here at Solezilla, this DD1391-400 still sits in the highest Hypescore tier, ATOMIC, with a score of 88. For a colorway that dropped on June 28, 2022, that’s seriously impressive.
What you’re actually looking at
White leather forms the base, with deep navy layered over it. The blue lands exactly where you want it: the toe box, Swoosh, heel and collar. White laces, a white midsole, and a blue outsole underneath. The toe box features the familiar Dunk perforations. The only other detail that stands out is a small red accent at the top of the tongue and a red tab on the side of the heel. It doesn’t need anything else.
And that’s exactly the point. No print, no strange panels, no detail that will feel dated in three months. Two colors, cleanly distributed, with one subtle red wink. Clean, but not basic.
The restock proves this wasn’t a one-season wonder: the colorway returned once again in March 2024. Almost two years after the original drop, people were still lining up for it. That doesn’t happen with a colorway nobody would miss.
Why it works with almost any fit
Navy is low-key one of the easiest colors to wear in sneakers. It’s close enough to black to stay understated, but gives you a little more than a black shoe. Pair it with washed denim and it works instantly, whether you’re wearing baggy or straight-leg jeans. Cargo pants in olive or beige? Also a win, because the blue becomes the only cool-toned accent. Sweatpants and a hoodie? Done.
Brown and warm beige are the combinations that require a little more thought. That’s when the blue suddenly becomes the odd one out. It’s not impossible, but you’ll want to echo the blue somewhere higher up in your fit; otherwise, it can feel disconnected.
Beyond that, it’s simply a Nike Dunk Low: low collar, flat sole, no chunky sock-like look. It doesn’t contribute to your fit the way a chunky model does; it simply lets the rest of your outfit do the work. For school, the train or a full day in the city, that’s exactly what you want.
The price is the real story
The original retail price was €120. And that’s where things get interesting, because our comparison currently shows eight shops offering this colorway — with the lowest price sitting around €62. That’s well below the original retail price for a sneaker in the highest hype tier.
But pay attention, because the spread is huge. At the top of the list, prices for the exact same shoe climb above €270. This isn’t a different model or a special version; it’s simply another shop with a different size selection. So if you blindly click the first link you see on your timeline, you could easily end up paying four times as much.
The two drops largely explain that difference. Two waves of pairs entered the market, and shops that still have stock from the second wave are carrying different sizes than the resale market. That’s why one list starts at €62 while another doesn’t begin until far higher.
It usually comes down to sizing. The sizes that are still widely available are cheap, while the sizes that are nearly sold out shoot up in price. So don’t just check the price — check the price in your size. That’s where the money either disappears or stays in your pocket.
Grail or not
Honestly, this isn’t a sneaker you build your entire rotation around. It’s a sneaker that completes your rotation. That may sound less exciting, but it’s exactly why this Dunk has held up since 2022 while louder colorways have long since cooled off. Want to know whether everyone else agrees? Grail or Bail on the sneaker page gives you a snapshot of the community’s opinion.
Looking for more from this corner of the sneaker world? You’ll find the full selection under Nike. And before you check out, line up all the shops on Solezilla and filter by your size. When the difference between the cheapest and most expensive option is over €200, that’s not a step worth skipping.