Top 5 Nike Panda Dunk Low Alternatives

The Nike Dunk Low White Black, better known as the Panda Dunk, is still one of the most in-demand sneakers on the market more than five years after its March 2021 debut — if you want the same clean two-tone look without chasing that exact pair, the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 4 and New Balance 550 all deliver a similar black-and-white silhouette.

Updated August 2026.

Demand for this kind of black-and-white staple hasn't slowed.

The Nike Dunk Low White Black first released in March 2021 and quickly became one of the most sought-after Nike shoes of that year. It has since been rereleased and reissued multiple times, and five years on, the black-and-white pairing has settled in as a genuine wardrobe staple rather than a passing trend — a fresh drop still sells through fast.

If you love the Panda Dunk for its versatility, or you want something with the same energy but a little rarer, here are five alternatives worth knowing about.

5. Dunk Low Disrupt 2 'Panda'

The Dunk Low Disrupt 2 takes its unorthodox, layered structure and applies it to a monochrome 'Panda' finish. A base layer of white leather runs through the upper, with black leather overlays, laces, trim, heel and outsole finishing the colourway's crisp detailing, on top of a white midsole with black accent stitching. It's a sharper, more textured take on the Panda look for buyers who want something less common than the original. Availability shifts often on this model — browse the current Nike Dunks collection for live stock.

4. Air Jordan 1 Low 'Shadow Toe' (GS)

The Air Jordan 1 Low 'Shadow Toe' nods to the original 1985 design with its "Shadow Toe" colour-blocking. This pair runs in a Light Smoke Grey, white and black scheme, with black and grey detailing across the toe box, ankle collar, heel and rubber outsole. The leather panels around the eyelets and tongue carry the same black tone as the embroidered Nike Air Wings logo on the heel, and the Swoosh sits in black against the white mid-panel. Currently available in grade-school (GS) sizing. The live listing shows the current price.

3. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Stage Haze' (GS)

The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Stage Haze', also known as 'Bleached Coral', builds on a white, black and grey base, with cracked black leather collars, Swooshes and forefoot overlays sitting alongside white leather collars, ankle flaps and grey suede heel caps. Pink comes through only as a small flash on the tongue logo. Currently available in grade-school (GS) sizing. The live listing shows the current price.

2. New Balance 550 'White Black Rain Cloud'

The 550 traces back to a 1989 original worn by professional ballplayers through the '80s and '90s, and this revival keeps that heritage intact. It pairs a base of white perforated leather with black synthetic overlays on the mudguard and heel, black-outlined "N" branding on the side and 550 lettering to match, all sitting on a white midsole finished with a black-and-grey two-tone outsole. Live now. The live listing shows the current price.

1. Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Military Black'

The Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Military Black' carries the same material mix and colour scheme as the original 1989 'Military Blue' release. Grey suede covers the forefoot overlay against a smooth white leather upper, with black TPU eyelets, a moulded heel tab and Jumpman branding on the woven tongue tag. A visible Air-sole unit sits under the heel, cushioned by a two-tone polyurethane midsole. The live listing shows the current price.

Frequently asked questions

Are Panda Dunks still worth buying in 2026?

Yes. Five years after its March 2021 debut, the Nike Dunk Low White Black has settled in as an established staple rather than a passing trend, and it continues to sell through quickly whenever new stock lands.

What Nike Dunks look like the Panda?

The Dunk Low Disrupt 2 keeps the same black-and-white palette but adds a more textured, layered structure, making it a close relative of the original Panda colourway within the Dunk Low family.

Which Air Jordan 1 has the same black-and-white look as the Panda Dunk?

Both the Air Jordan 1 Low 'Shadow Toe' and the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG 'Stage Haze' work a similar white, black and grey palette, giving you a Jordan alternative with the same tonal feel.

Is it safe to buy these sneakers at PUSHAS?

Every pair sold through PUSHAS is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence whether you're after the Panda Dunk itself or one of its alternatives.

For more on the Dunk Low family, see our round-up of the best Nike Dunk Low colourways, our look at the top Nike Dunk Low collaborations, and our breakdown of how the Nike Dunk compares to the Air Jordan 1 Low.