I was a Dunks head early 2000s and used to get clowned for wearing them . Fast foward to 2020 and Dunks are some of the most coveted sneakers around lol. Funny how much style changes.
Some additional knowledge for everyone. Air Jordans have an encapsulated Air unit in the heel, hence Nike Air, where Nike Dunks do not have any air in the footbed. That loop on the back of Dunks is OG when they would loop laces through when they balled back in the day.
One of my fave sneaker youtubers, straight to the point and articulate without being a snob. Sounds like a dude I could just go up to and ask about sneakers without him rolling his eyes at me. Thanks for explaining this because these shoes really do look the same to a beginner
The loop on the back is for having them tightened tight for ballin and wrapping the laces through them. Also used for hanging them up too but who the hell hangs up their sneakers
@@BrFakeBoy lol bro i dont care how much you think you know someone walking thru the mall with both these on...most people wont realize...and i know you not a real sneakerhead get off DJ nuts son
The premium Dunk hi models are great value for money. However the recent general release hi’s (vast grey, football grey, team red) are trash, very bad material and I would take any J1 high over them.
Thanks for making this video. I'm not a sneakerhead at all and just like the aesthetic of the nike sneakers. I know the dunks generally seem harder to get but tbh i think i like the jordans better. Think i'm going to try and grab the AJ 1 lows in a neutral colour.
@@DaRoachDog so i got a pair of AF1's but theyre a bit too wide for my foot. They also look really clunky on me because i'm a woman with big feet. They're super comfy but i just cant pull them off, i feel like i'm wearing orthopedic shoes whenever i've tried to wear them. So needless to say theyre listed on my poshmark lol I've also kind of given up on scoring some dunks and jordans for now. I am on the hunt for some nice casual sneakers to wear with jeans but i dont feel like jumping through hoops to get shoes.
The difference in the shape makes the J1 superior. Dunks seem to have a shorter toebox which makes them curl up at the front and crease heavily even after the first wear. I have 7yr old 1s that look newer than the Dunks I've only worn twice. I have 4 pair of Dunks and will never buy Dunks again.
All my dunks creased so hard in that one toebox area. If it was the whole shoe then cool, but its just that big fold on the toe box that is an eyesore when the rest of the shoe is not creasing.
ur opinion does matter because it helps the person get more info and a better perspective of the shoe before buying them. People like you can save other people money or ensure their money is well spent.
@@ghoodbhabie2558 thank you but I was just saying. I just honestly think SBs are just more comfortable I think cause it was specifically made for skaters.
DUNK all day long! And the most favourite colorway of mine, which sadly is impossible to find new nowadays, the Euro Champs Sweden. They also happen to be a nice take on the Ukrainian flag colours, which is where I'm proud to be from. Wore it for 5 years straight, back in the day, and they were holding on extremely well until I lost them while moving house (pretty much beaten up completely by then). The side view of the sole, the lines, the flaps - everything just screams at me compared to the J1s, which I've also had, but was never too passionate about.
I was paying I was gon see a comparison wearing the shoes but other than that I got a good understanding on what they look like compared to the Jordan 1s OG high
Thank you for this. I’m getting into sneaker collecting and it is a little confusing at first but this helped A LOT! Thank you, just gained a new subscriber!
Big tip go on eBay and mercari for sneakers I like basketball so I buy a lot of currys there for like 30-40 but I found a Jordan 1 David letterman’s for 76 dollars
You can hang dunks from the back heel tab. It's useful if you have a stuffed ass backpack and need to bring an extra pair of shoes to the skatepark/basketball court
I have not seen your channel before until now, but man I love your whole intro, the whole first minute of the video makes me like you and keep watching
🧬🧬THIS IS THE DNA SHOW🧬🧬 DJ dropping STRAIGHT facts on this video. We might not like EVERY shoe but we definitely gotta RESPECT the classic OGs that made way for so many other shoes we love. Both of these are classic models with certain similarities but with notable differences and sooo much HISTORY 🔥🔥 Personally, the HEEL and overall SHAPE of the DUNK HIGH just doesn’t do it for me. I appreciate the shoe, but I’ll choose the JORDAN 1 HIGH
I like the overall design of the AJ1 better and the fact that every variation whether low or mid does not compete with the High in this model. The Dunk High doesn't compete with the Low, in my opinion, but in saying that I don't have anything against it.
I'm new to collecting shoes and I saw the new nike sb unicorn gundam shoes and thought they were jordan ones but labeled wrong lol This video helped so much. Thank you!
Interesting comparison. Will you do a new one comparing the new aj1 mid Kentucky vs dunk high Game Royal? Which will be the winner of those 2? Which is better in quality and look? Thanks
I personally like the look of Jordans a lot more. I'm getting my first pair of Air Jordan 1s for christmas and I'm super excited. (And yes, they are mids. Hate on me, I don't care.)
2 years ago, i started finding dunks interesting and an alternative to the jordan 1s as i was just getting started to the sneaker game. 2 years ago, dunks were easily attainable, used or new it was always cheaper than jordans but now? man i wish i bought my first dunks 2-3 years ago
Which is more comfortable to wear ? I’ve always gotten the 1s, but I just looked at the dunks right now , and they look like they’d be more comfortable to wear. Someone please let me know.
I don’t know bout AJ1. But Dunks are very comfortable. Especially suede sb dunks have a great feel. They really hug your feet. If you have wide feet I would go half a size up.
I've owned dunks there nice for what ever reason i didn't get flamed for wearing them it was opposite people were feeling them and this was early mid 2000s guess it depends on the area your from
Much prefer the chunkier silhouette of the dunks. And they broke in almost immediately. My air jordon still feels stiff like cardboard and no cushioning at all
Chris at Weartesters did the same type of video yesterday and broke it down to the science and technology. Look it up. Great channel just like this one.
Jordan’s have air pockets and they’re wider so I like them better. But I do like dunk lows better than the Jordan lows. But SB dunks are wider so I like em better. It’s super confusing like Nikes color names.
can you explain why the older version of nike dunk high especially the ones that were released back in the 80s, are higher than the retros? the old dunks silhouette looks taller and slimer kinda like air jordan 1 or terminator...and one more question, does nike still releasing dunk with the OG silhouette? i used to wear triple white nike dunk high back in 09' 12'... love the content bro
hi can you compare air jordan 1 lows and nike sb lows and jordan 1 centre court too thanks would like to know if all got AiRS inside thanks love from PHilippines
It was today I found out dunks an jordan 1's are not the same shoe. When I saw a dunk, I alway thought it was a jordan 1 (which im not intrested in, till I saw a specific colorway I liked, and went down this rabbithole)
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You forgot the start of it all in 1982 with the Air Force One
I’m a size 8UK in J1 - will that be the same for dunks?
@@Danzak since dunks are true to size then you might wanna go up by 0.5 size if you have a wide feet and it should be perfect
@@3fce 8uk in dunks fit fine btw - I got the AMBUSH highs
Jordan its same than nike
I was a Dunks head early 2000s and used to get clowned for wearing them . Fast foward to 2020 and Dunks are some of the most coveted sneakers around lol. Funny how much style changes.
Facts and they were so much cheaper
Fr? Lol
Unless you had the exclusive joints. Wasn’t a fan of dunks in high school but definitely wanted the little bear sb lows
Me 2
@@dlil89 yup. Got a pair summer 2000 at Footlocker for 20 bucks.
Some additional knowledge for everyone. Air Jordans have an encapsulated Air unit in the heel, hence Nike Air, where Nike Dunks do not have any air in the footbed. That loop on the back of Dunks is OG when they would loop laces through when they balled back in the day.
Excatly
It’s like comparing McDonalds vs McDowells: while McDonald’s has the golden arches McDowell’s has the golden arcs.
Yes sir
Facts!!! #coming to america
See at McDowells we use sesame seed buns
Facts #coming to America
@@Billy-gh9ih which one is the rip off?
Jordan 1 high > Dunk high
Jordan 1 low < Dunk low
And the Dunk Mid 🤔
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Facts
I agree
Pretty much
@@j.d7253 the mid dunks don’t actually look so bad compared to Jordan mids
One of my fave sneaker youtubers, straight to the point and articulate without being a snob. Sounds like a dude I could just go up to and ask about sneakers without him rolling his eyes at me. Thanks for explaining this because these shoes really do look the same to a beginner
The loop on the back is for having them tightened tight for ballin and wrapping the laces through them. Also used for hanging them up too but who the hell hangs up their sneakers
Lmao 💀
I would pick dunk lows over jordan 1 lows n i like both highs
Same
do they really say j1 and dunk highs are the same?😐
maybe not the exact same but there’s definitely a resemblance
legend + terminator + air jordan 1 = dunk 🤷🏻♂️
He said theres alot of diffrences lol
objectively i would say from 50 feet away the majority of people (including a lot "sneakerheads") would say they are the same shoe
@@MisterE2U the real sneakerheads that watch dj never will do this
@@BrFakeBoy lol bro i dont care how much you think you know someone walking thru the mall with both these on...most people wont realize...and i know you not a real sneakerhead get off DJ nuts son
Dunks used be like 70$ at journeys
The premium Dunk hi models are great value for money. However the recent general release hi’s (vast grey, football grey, team red) are trash, very bad material and I would take any J1 high over them.
Dunks in general are not that great quality since the price point were like 110 or under 100. Anything from NIke lab is nice
@@alantran5908 I bought yellow-black High Dunks in 2013 and they are still almost flawless (I wore them a LOT) the best quality shoe Ive ever had
The intro gets me everytime. AYYYYEEE
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Thanks for making this video. I'm not a sneakerhead at all and just like the aesthetic of the nike sneakers. I know the dunks generally seem harder to get but tbh i think i like the jordans better. Think i'm going to try and grab the AJ 1 lows in a neutral colour.
Jordan’s def harder to get
@@kaleb904 im realizing that neither are easy to get. Lol
⚠️Never wear any lows other than the AF1's
@@DaRoachDog so i got a pair of AF1's but theyre a bit too wide for my foot. They also look really clunky on me because i'm a woman with big feet. They're super comfy but i just cant pull them off, i feel like i'm wearing orthopedic shoes whenever i've tried to wear them. So needless to say theyre listed on my poshmark lol
I've also kind of given up on scoring some dunks and jordans for now. I am on the hunt for some nice casual sneakers to wear with jeans but i dont feel like jumping through hoops to get shoes.
@@Lemonade_Stand_ eBay is always a good look honestly I'm about to get a pair of Australia dunks for 140 here in a bit
Super cool on giving a history lesson on the sneakers not many people know the meaning or originality of the shoe
The difference in the shape makes the J1 superior. Dunks seem to have a shorter toebox which makes them curl up at the front and crease heavily even after the first wear. I have 7yr old 1s that look newer than the Dunks I've only worn twice. I have 4 pair of Dunks and will never buy Dunks again.
Use cedar shoe trees. I use them in every pair of kicks from SB Dunks and Vans to dress shoes, boots, and so on.
All my dunks creased so hard in that one toebox area. If it was the whole shoe then cool, but its just that big fold on the toe box that is an eyesore when the rest of the shoe is not creasing.
@@jjwilliams9171 it’s because they use the shittiest leather with some plastic on top on the toe box
Man DJ has the best intro on yt it gets you every time aye!
I own 1s and dunks ... I know my opinion doesn’t matter but the dunks are more comfortable but if you want to break necks , get 1s
ur opinion does matter because it helps the person get more info and a better perspective of the shoe before buying them. People like you can save other people money or ensure their money is well spent.
@@ghoodbhabie2558 thank you but I was just saying. I just honestly think SBs are just more comfortable I think cause it was specifically made for skaters.
Nah if you want to break necks now, just get dunks. That’s the trend right now, follow the hype, get dunks
@@alantran5908 yea the lows lol
@@BruuhMikeHawkLows look so boring compared to the highs imo
Some colors look better on dunks then the jordans. Like the kentucky and panda's as you show, my opinion those colors are better on the dunks.
DUNK all day long! And the most favourite colorway of mine, which sadly is impossible to find new nowadays, the Euro Champs Sweden. They also happen to be a nice take on the Ukrainian flag colours, which is where I'm proud to be from. Wore it for 5 years straight, back in the day, and they were holding on extremely well until I lost them while moving house (pretty much beaten up completely by then). The side view of the sole, the lines, the flaps - everything just screams at me compared to the J1s, which I've also had, but was never too passionate about.
I was paying I was gon see a comparison wearing the shoes but other than that I got a good understanding on what they look like compared to the Jordan 1s OG high
Thank you for this. I’m getting into sneaker collecting and it is a little confusing at first but this helped A LOT! Thank you, just gained a new subscriber!
Big tip go on eBay and mercari for sneakers I like basketball so I buy a lot of currys there for like 30-40 but I found a Jordan 1 David letterman’s for 76 dollars
@@snazzysnekgaming2395 I appreciate the tip👍🏻
@@zacharybrown3781 np
Sad when there were No voice in the beginning! Like a pitch child voice saying ”DJ what’s the difference between dunk and air Jordan ones..”
its funny that you even have to make this video... shoes clearly look different 🤦🏻♂️😂
appreciate the videos DJ !! 💯
lol naw be real they don't really look that much different...he even went out of his way to get two pairs that look as close as alike as possible
To me they look the same.. but im no sneaker head… but my 13 year old son is getting in to shoes so im trying to learn
You can hang dunks from the back heel tab. It's useful if you have a stuffed ass backpack and need to bring an extra pair of shoes to the skatepark/basketball court
No 🧢?
@@Konnerxo no cap, super handy
I learn so many good things about sneakers with you 👊🏾
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I have not seen your channel before until now, but man I love your whole intro, the whole first minute of the video makes me like you and keep watching
🙌🏽 much love
Who tf is michael jordan?
Some small basketballer, you probably never heard of him
I like calling him Mitchell Jordan
A baseball player
😂the guy in space jame you have probably seen the movie
@@dripghost1708 😂lmao
Personally a like jordan 1s better my favs r the mochcas I missed out on them on release
Lul just for look travis ... very brrruuuuuuaaaaaaaaaahh
🧬🧬THIS IS THE DNA SHOW🧬🧬
DJ dropping STRAIGHT facts on this video. We might not like EVERY shoe but we definitely gotta RESPECT the classic OGs that made way for so many other shoes we love. Both of these are classic models with certain similarities but with notable differences and sooo much HISTORY 🔥🔥
Personally, the HEEL and overall SHAPE of the DUNK HIGH just doesn’t do it for me. I appreciate the shoe, but I’ll choose the JORDAN 1 HIGH
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How can they not see the Difference
Fax
Man and most 2016 pairs went to outlets, way better quality and even the box is better, hype is real nd I can admit I'm falling right into it..😅
I watched the whole thing hoping that you mention which is more comfortable? Sizes from inside ….
Thanks bro, I learned a lot with your videos, you are the best.
Theres no air tech in the sole of dunks that's why the tag doesnt say air on the tongue
Love the Kentucky dunks!
Their straight 🔥
Loop Hold on the back of a dunk high is mainly just for looks, but it can be used to loop a lace around the top
needed this bro🔝appreciate it
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i legit thought there was no difference until i had them both in my collection
Thank u for educating .
I would absolutely love the black and white Jordan 1s to retro
I like the overall design of the AJ1 better and the fact that every variation whether low or mid does not compete with the High in this model. The Dunk High doesn't compete with the Low, in my opinion, but in saying that I don't have anything against it.
Skinny toe in the jordans is goofy, but dunks look chunky, air force 2s go hardest still got a black white silver pair from like 17 years ago
Buick century & pontiac Bonneville different trim same power plant and body frame.
great video Team Dunk Highs here. i like that flap and where the swoosh crosses it better. and i like the shorter toe box.
I'm new to collecting shoes and I saw the new nike sb unicorn gundam shoes and thought they were jordan ones but labeled wrong lol This video helped so much. Thank you!
Good video cleared everything I was wondering about dunks and Jordan 1’s
Interesting comparison. Will you do a new one comparing the new aj1 mid Kentucky vs dunk high Game Royal? Which will be the winner of those 2? Which is better in quality and look? Thanks
thanks for your detail information!
Dude thank you for this!
great vids my man, just subscribed
Very interesting video. I just was able to get my first pair of Dunks and was wondering the difference. Thanks 4 the insight
I personally like the look of Jordans a lot more. I'm getting my first pair of Air Jordan 1s for christmas and I'm super excited. (And yes, they are mids. Hate on me, I don't care.)
The pull tab on the back of the dunks is for your jeans to rest on.
it’s for them to get hung , no one hangs shoes now though
2 years ago, i started finding dunks interesting and an alternative to the jordan 1s as i was just getting started to the sneaker game. 2 years ago, dunks were easily attainable, used or new it was always cheaper than jordans
but now? man i wish i bought my first dunks 2-3 years ago
love ur vids man
I’m so glad u made this
Great spill DJ!
Love this. Just saw a review of the Neutral Grey AJ1 85, compared to the Pure platinum dunk high. Got me 🤔!!!
Would like to know about the shoe technology cushion etc of these 2 shoes
Which is more comfortable to wear ? I’ve always gotten the 1s, but I just looked at the dunks right now , and they look like they’d be more comfortable to wear. Someone please let me know.
I don’t know bout AJ1. But Dunks are very comfortable. Especially suede sb dunks have a great feel. They really hug your feet. If you have wide feet I would go half a size up.
Dunks imo
Thanks. This helped me.
I've owned dunks there nice for what ever reason i didn't get flamed for wearing them it was opposite people were feeling them and this was early mid 2000s guess it depends on the area your from
This was great! Thanks bro!
I buy high dunks in 2day ago
The loop hole for the dunks is to help u put it on and put a hook in it
amazing video deserves a lot more likes, thanks for this bro
Thanks for watching 🙌🏽
I've been wearing Nike Air Max 1 all my life. Crazy i never paid attention to these. Thanks for the lesson. Think i like the Jordan 1 better.
Love air max 90, always have. I got some that’s reselling above 2k but I think that’s messed up to sell somebody something I paid 200 for
Much prefer the chunkier silhouette of the dunks. And they broke in almost immediately. My air jordon still feels stiff like cardboard and no cushioning at all
My collection has more dunks than 1s but that's cuz I grew up with SBs in the house with them being 30 bucks from the outlet
Don't forget the tech my man. Air Jordan has "air", hence nike air on the tongue. The Dunk has no "air" and thus the tag says Nike!
Chris at Weartesters did the same type of video yesterday and broke it down to the science and technology. Look it up. Great channel just like this one.
dunks are a bit wider.
Jordan’s have air pockets and they’re wider so I like them better. But I do like dunk lows better than the Jordan lows. But SB dunks are wider so I like em better. It’s super confusing like Nikes color names.
Is higher the Jordan 1 high or the dunk high? Or are they very similar?
Chris at Weartesters just did this topic yesterday. It's on alot of people's minds.
He made me go buy the Iowa dunks after I watched his vid yesterday
Dope . Now I see it thanks
Both great sneakers
Always Go with the GOAT Shoe!
Thank you for comparing, in my youth I only See AF1 and 1`s, never Seen Dunks in Berlin in the 90`s, 00`s. But this Vid is so Detailed man, thanks!
I like them both.
How much for Nike dunks orange and blue ?
I dont look those wing things on the dunks at the top of the laces. Wondering , do people lace it up without using those wings at the top?
I’ve got some AJ1’s because I love some of the colorways more but dunk highs are so much more comfortable.
really love your intro, cool af
Thank you 🙌🏽
Hi, i want to ask if the sizing is same or not, thank you :))
can you explain why the older version of nike dunk high especially the ones that were released back in the 80s, are higher than the retros? the old dunks silhouette looks taller and slimer kinda like air jordan 1 or terminator...and one more question, does nike still releasing dunk with the OG silhouette? i used to wear triple white nike dunk high back in 09' 12'... love the content bro
dunk has a 1 piece toe cap and the rear piece is not broken up
bro to me they dont look the same😂 i can understand the confusion though
Dunk lows are better, Jordan 1 highs are better, better at they own thing 🤷♂️
both
hi can you compare air jordan 1 lows and nike sb lows and jordan 1 centre court too thanks
would like to know if all got AiRS inside thanks
love from PHilippines
Which one is more comfy?
AJ 1
It was today I found out dunks an jordan 1's are not the same shoe. When I saw a dunk, I alway thought it was a jordan 1 (which im not intrested in, till I saw a specific colorway I liked, and went down this rabbithole)
Would like to have seen the Air Ships compared here, too … ? Any vids on that? 🥺
Loop holes a spoiler bro gotta have the spoiler, funny how inportant the pull tabs are to me
hey dj, would you do a review on j1 volt?
Jordan 1s and dunks fit the same, right?
Same sizing ?
Good videos!
Is the fitting the same with the dunks and air 1s?
I like the dunks alot more then those 1s. Imo
Maybe cuz i already have them
Jordan 1 for me, dunks were always a poor man Jordan 1 growing up since I couldn’t afford it. So I had a lot of dunks, Now I have a lot of Jordan 1