Nike SB has revealed images of its upcoming SB Dunk Low in a saffron quartz colorway, drawing inspiration from spicy bazaar spices. The design features a textured leather upper in tricolour finishes and thematic elements evoking hot peppers. The release is anticipated in the third quarter of 2026 via the SNKRS app and select skate shops.
Newly surfaced images showcase the Nike SB Dunk Low ‘Saffron Quartz’, a sneaker that appears to draw from the vibrant piles of spices found in a bazaar. The upper is made of textured leather in a tricolour scheme of ‘Saffron Quartz’, ‘Pear’, and ‘Buff Gold’. It includes a tan midsole and a speckled ‘Sequoia’ outsole, adding to the earthy, seasoned aesthetic.
Details emphasize a spicy theme, with 'Nike' stitching on the heel tab in a blazing font and SB lettering on the tongue tag encased in an inferno design, referencing the heat of hot peppers on the Scoville scale. Behind the tongue hides an image of a sliced jalapeño, symbolizing taste-bud intensity, while the insole features a flaming lips graphic—unrelated to the rock band—that suggests persistent spiciness beyond water relief.
This release aligns with Nike SB's trend of food-inspired designs for 2026, including a hemp-structured nod to Thai cuisine and a tea-and-biscuits collaboration with NOTE Manchester. Earlier this year, even Costco offered an ultra-limited SB Dunk drop, blending skate culture with bulk retail.
No exact release date or price has been confirmed, but the ‘Saffron Quartz’ is expected in Q3 2026 through the SNKRS app and select skate shops. The model carries the code IO0427-300. For context on Nike SB's direction, an interview with Dashawn Jordan highlights his Arizona-inspired SB Dunk collaboration.