How Sneakerheads Are Styling the Nike Dn8

Since its debut last month, has successfully claimed its place in the sneakersphere with the , ‘Hyper Royal’ and ‘Fierce Purple’ colourways and newly-vamped Swoosh tech. Building on its 2024 predecessor, the bulbous stomper has quickly become a go-to for those seeking value in both style and innovation thanks to its ultimate comfort and unparalleled responsiveness.

With specialised tubes and an advanced cushioning system, the Dn8 showcases Nike's ongoing drive to redefine footwear design. For the uninitiated, the hyper-futuristic model draws its stylistic inspiration from the classic Air Max 96, with a reminiscent reversed panelling effect on the upper and a lightweight faux cover that reduces the overall weight. Meanwhile, the mini-Swoosh, placed at a subtly adjusted angle, echoes the AM96’s iconic aesthetic, while the pill logo on the tongue pays tribute to the Air Max 95.

However what makes this kick particularly stand out is its use of Dynamic Air. 'For the Dn8, we wanted to be lower to the ground. We wanted to feel more Air. We wanted to improve transition,' Jonathan Kosenick, Nike's lead designer of men’s sportswear, stated in a press release ahead of the Dn8’s first drop. 'All of those goals led us to design the shoe with eight Air chambers directly in contact with the ground, which allows the chambers to more effectively compress and be way more flexible, delivering a much bouncier, springier sensation that channels a Nike performance footwear approach into a shoe you want to wear every day.'

With at least ten variations in play so far, the Dn8’s on-going rise is impossible to ignore. The brand’s global campaign, featuring talents like photographer Gabriel Moses and skateboarder Yuto Horigome, has played a major part in driving its cultural takeover, with the edition raising the stakes during Paris Fashion Week and on the feet of . With a Palace team-up rumoured to be on the horizon, it's clear Nike are pushing full speed ahead, ensuring the Dn8 stays at the forefront of the conversation.

If you're looking to step up your sneaker game, then seek no further! Below, we've rounded up some of the best ways to style the Dn8, offering plenty of inspiration for your next ‘fit.