The Nike Dunk High University Chenille Swoosh Safety Orange is a brightly coloured version of this classic high-top model. The Nike Dunk High was first released in 1985 as a part of the "Be True to Your School" collection that was designed for the basketball court.

This Nike Dunk High model has a rubber gum sole that is situated right below the white midsole. The body of the shoe is made from a mixture of leather and fabric. The base of the shoe is black, and it has orange overlays. There are bright orange laces that lay on top of the black tongue, and it also incorporates a perforated toebox.