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Nike is ready to re-enter the 36 Chambers. More than two decades after first releasing the Wu-Tang “Killa Bees” Nike Dunk high-top sneakers, Wu-Tang fans are buzzing about a new collaboration between the sneaker giant and hip-hop group.
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Fans can land exclusive access to the shop Nike x Wu-Tang release through Spotify. A limited number of sneakers will be available for Wu-Tang’s top listeners via Spotify Fans First. The exclusive release launched on Saturday (Sept. 28) at 9 p.m. ET (midnight, Sunday on the East Coast) and ends on Oct. 4 at 2 pm ET/11 a.m. PT, or until supplies last.
If you make the cut, you’ll receive an email from RZA that reads, “The Nike x Wu-Tang collab is back from the lab and could end up on your feet. As you walk the sidewalks or skateboard down the concrete streets. Or maybe you’ll put them on the shelf and keep ‘em for self. Whatever path you choose, you can’t lose, because you’ll be first to burst on the scene. This is a gift from Nike, Wu, and the Spotify team as a token of thanks to you, for all of your streams.”
Spotify’s Fans First rewards program offers artists’ top fans access to limited-edition merch, presale tickets and more.
According to Footwear News, the Nike x Wu-Tang Dunks dropped in limited supply on the SNKR app at midnight (ET) on Saturday. The collab sold out, but Nike will reportedly re-release the shoe in October.
Wu-Tang fans have been waiting months for the release. Over the summer, Nike shared what looks like a sneak peek of the Wu-Tang Clan collaboration, via the Nike Sportswear Instagram account.
The post, featuring black and yellow high-top Nike Dunks covered in bees, was shared on the Wu-Tang Clan’s social media accounts and has received over 1,000 comments and more than 70,000 likes.
The Wu-Tang x Nike Dunk High was expected to arrive sometime this fall for the 25th anniversary of the shoe, Complex previously reported.
Nike released just 36 pairs of the original Wu-Tang “Killa Bees” Nike Dunk High back in 1999. The original Wu-Tang Clan high-top Dunks are available on eBay for a whopping $45,000 while the new Wu-Tang sneaker has already landed on resale sites for as much as $500.
While fans await the re-release, the classic Nike Dunk Low are trendy for fall, and being that we’re in a new season, it’s time to shop for fresh kicks. The Nike Dunk Low is available for $115 and the Nike Dunk High retails for $130. Shop bestsellers at Nike.com.
In other Wu-Tang Clan news, the group resumed the Wu-Tang Clan The Saga Continues residency at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday.
