Nike SB Dunk Low X Civilist Changes Color With Heat

Following numerous teasers, we now have our first full look at the Civilist‘s upcoming Nike SB Dunk Low collaboration. For its latest team-up with Nike, the Berlin-based name focused on a thermochromic finish for the dynamic design element. Coming with a standard full-black upper, when exposed to heat the shoe changes to reveal an infrared-inspired pattern. The multi-color heat map reveals the temperature spectrum and is accented by contrasting tonal stitching and distinct Swoosh midfoot branding.

Other branding elements come in the form of Civilist tabs, an infrared tongue tag and Nike embroidery at the rear. Rounding up the design of the shoes is a pure white midsole paired with a black rubber outsole and a set of replacement laces that continue the colors of the heat map. Take a first look at The Civilist Berlin x Nike SB Dunk Low below and expect the shoe to release sometime this August.

Presumed to be a relatively understated collaboration initially, the pair quickly subverted assumption with an all-over thermochromic finish. Fresh out of the box, the pair seems quite neutral with a full black upper and matching accents, but once exposed to heat, a vibrant heat map reminiscent pattern begins to appear. Dark reds, lighter greens, and blues display the entire temperature spectrum, each placed as if gradating from the heel to the toe box. Neutral-toned toolings, linings, and tongues arrive bereft of the focal treatment, though the latter does deliver color by way of a variety of laces as well as yellow-checked tongue patch. Grab an on-foot look at these here and expect to learn more about the launch soon as they’re expected to land later this month.