[Update 5 Jun 2023] We are finally seeing a release of the Nike Dunk Low “Rainbow Trout”. Slated to drop on 16 June, the pair will be made available for purchase via Nike SNKRS and select retailers.

[Update 6 Feb 2023] Official images have finally surfaced. Although no firm release date came alongside them, they nevertheless offer a closer, more detailed look at the pair. From the color-blocking, the ripstop fabric and suede construction, to the trout-inspired toebox print and the tongue tag. Moreover, they’re all presented within a pool blue wrapping tissue.

A release shouldn’t be far, especially with these new set of images coming to light. Stay tuned, fishing does require patience.

[Update 30 Jan 2023] On-feet images have arrived, courtesy of none other than @yankeekicks. Aside from the more angular looks, these new images also offer a glimpse of the footbed where the theme comes together. It’s a mimicry of symbols and labels commonly seen in wet markets. There’s still no word about when they’ll be coming to shore but with these new images surfacing, a drop shouldn’t be faraway. 

[Update 9 Jan 2023] Release dates are still yet to be confirmed, but on-hand images have now arrived for Nike Dunk Low “Rainbow Trout”. Check them out in the article slider above and expect the pair to arrive in the coming months for $110 via Nike SNKRS and selected retailers.

Many things have inspired the silhouette over the years, this time the Swoosh dip their hands into the pool of inspiration and draws out the “Rainbow Trout”, paying homage to Oregon’s number one game fish.

The Trout’s vermiculation inspires the patterns on the toe box and the base layer of the quarter panel. Additionally, the profile Swooshes—derivative of the fish’s underbelly—arrives by way of the scaled iridescent finish, slightly adorned with a pale yellow hue. There, the motif strengthens its presence with a hooked tooth embellishment on the head of the die-cut logo, with a last clear nod to the aquatic animal on the imprint on the tongue tag.

Moreover its construction, the overlays feature a dark green suede with it accenting the collar in contrast to the jet-black lining of the interior. Adjacent is the orange that forms the entirety of the tongue, sharing duties on the heel counter panel with the dirty pink presiding below. Making the shoe ready for consumption is the sail sole unit underfoot.

There’re no other information accompanying the leaked images shared by @kicksdong, but they’re expected to arrive sometime in 2023.

In other animal-inspired footwear, have a crack at the upcoming Jordan Legacy 312 “Year of the Rabbit”.