Pink Dunks Guide: Best High, Low & SB Releases Ranked
Collecting Pink Dunks lets sneakerheads channel the Barbie aesthetic inside their rotation before or after the July 2023 movie premiere. Prices span from the $2,806 Stüssy Cherry SB Low (2005) to $1,155 for the StrangeLove SB Low (2020) per data. Women’s inline releases start at $110 retail across pastel and magenta shades.
- Four-Figure SB Grails: The 2005 Stüssy Cherry Low ($150 retail, $2,806 resale), 2007 Year of the Pig High ($90 retail, $1,337 resale), and 2020 StrangeLove Low ($100 retail, $1,155 resale) lead all archival pairs.
- High-Top Collabs: Concepts’ 2012 “When Pigs Fly” ($112 retail, $657 resale), Ambush’s 2021 Active Fuchsia ($180 retail, $248 resale), and Run the Jewels’ 2023 pony-hair High ($140 retail, $203 resale) anchor the high-cut tier.
- Accessible General Releases: Women’s releases like the 2022 Pink Prime High ($115 retail, $187 resale), 2022 Valentine’s Day Low ($120 retail, $150 resale), and 2023 Corduroy Low ($110 retail, $339 peak) serve daily rotations.
- Mid-Top Standout: Social Status’s October 2021 “Strawberry Milk” Mid ($130 retail, $174 average resale) revived the strap-free mid-cut chassis in custom milk-carton packaging.
Which High-Top Collaborations Command the Highest Collector Prices?
The 2007 Year of the Pig ($1,337 resale) and 2012 Concepts “When Pigs Fly” ($657 resale) lead all high-top releases per market data.
Released on March 17, 2007, for $90 retail (309432-671), the “Year of the Pig” High averages $1,337 on secondary markets. On November 23, 2012, Boston boutique Concepts expanded beyond its Concepts Lobster SB series. Their “When Pigs Fly” High (554673-610) drew inspiration from the 1981 comedy Porky’s. That $112 retail suede pair trades near $657 per market data.
Modern high-top collaborations offer bolder textures at lower price points. Yoon Ahn’s Ambush Active Fuchsia High dropped on February 4, 2021, for $180 retail (CU7544-600). It averages $248 on secondary marketplaces. On April 20, 2023, Run the Jewels dropped their fuchsia pony-hair SB High for $140 retail (DX4356-600). That pair trades near $203 per market data.
Why Do the 2005 Stüssy Cherry and 2020 StrangeLove Lows Exceed $1,000?
Limited skate-shop allocations pushed the 2005 Stüssy Cherry ($2,806) and 2020 StrangeLove ($1,155) past the $1,000 mark per resale data.
The Stüssy Cherry SB Low launched on July 1, 2005, for $150 retail (304292-671) inside the Team Manager series. Designers modeled its brown, white, and pastel upper after Neapolitan ice cream. A cherry graphic sits atop the woven tongue tag. Deadstock pairs average $2,806 across secondary platforms.
On February 8, 2020, StrangeLove Skateboards released a crushed-velvet Valentine’s Day SB Low for $100 retail (CT2552-800). Sean Cliver and Todd Bratrud designed the plush velvet overlays and embroidered skull graphic. Per the StrangeLove Skateboards release blog, automated bot traffic overwhelmed their initial web store launch. Regular-box pairs average $1,155, while special-box pairs exceed $1,500 per market data.
How Do Inline Women’s Releases and the Strawberry Milk Mid Compare?
Women’s inline releases and the 2021 Social Status “Strawberry Milk” Mid ($174 resale) offer pastel options between $150 and $339 per data.
The women’s “Pink Prime” High launched on May 5, 2022, for $115 retail (DD1869-110) and averages $187 resale. It uses two-tone leather blocking similar to the classic Panda edition. Earlier on February 12, 2022, the women’s Valentine’s Day Low (DQ9324-600) dropped for $120 retail. It paired team red canvas with frilled Swoosh trim and trades near $150.
In 2023, the women’s Corduroy Low (FN7167-100) combined white leather with pastel corduroy overlays at $110 retail. Early pre-release pairs peaked at $339 per marketplace data. Social Status’s October 15, 2021 “Strawberry Milk” Mid ($130 retail, DJ1173-600) trades near $174. It pairs well alongside classic pink Jordans.
How Do All 10 Releases Stack Up by Retail and Resale Price?
Retail prices across the 10 releases ranged from $90 in 2007 to $180 in 2021, while secondary values span $150 to $2,806 per data.
Collectors building a rotation through our guide on how to start a sneaker collection separate pre-2013 SB releases from post-2020 drops. Early SB pairs had far smaller production runs and rarely survive in unworn condition. Original boxes also add significant value for vintage pairs.
Pre-2013 SB collaborations like the 2005 Stüssy Cherry ($2,806) and 2012 Concepts When Pigs Fly ($657) trade at 5x to 18x their original retail stickers.
Post-2021 collaborations like the Ambush Active Fuchsia ($248), Run the Jewels High ($203), and Strawberry Milk Mid ($174) remain accessible per data. Those modern pairs trade within $44 to $68 of their original retail prices.
| Edition & Cut | Release Date | Official Retail Price | Average Secondary Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stüssy Cherry SB Low & StrangeLove Low | 7/1/2005 & 2/8/2020 | $150 & $100 retail | $2,806 & $1,155 ($1,500 special box) |
| Year of the Pig & Concepts Pigs Fly High | 3/17/2007 & 11/23/2012 | $90 & $112 retail | $1,337 & $657 deadstock average |
| Ambush Fuchsia & Run the Jewels High | 2/4/2021 & 4/20/2023 | $180 & $140 retail | $248 & $203 deadstock average |
| Prime High, V-Day Low, Corduroy & Mid | 2021 – 2023 Releases | $110, $115, $120 & $130 | $187, $150, $339 & $174 average |
How Do eBay and StockX Fees Affect Net Seller Payouts?
Selling a $1,155 StrangeLove SB Low on eBay nets $1,062.60 after its 8% fee, beating StockX Level 1 ($1,016.40) by $46.20.
All 10 featured pairs trade at $150 or above on secondary markets. Every sale qualifies for eBay’s reduced sneaker commission. Per the eBay athletic shoe fee schedule, basic sellers pay an 8% fee on shoes priced at $150 or more. On a $657 sale of Concepts’ “When Pigs Fly” High, eBay deducts $52.56. That leaves a $604.44 net payout for the seller.
According to the StockX seller fee schedule, Level 1 sellers pay a 9% commission. StockX also deducts a 3% processing fee (12% combined). On that same $657 sale, StockX deducts $78.84 and nets $578.16 ($26.28 less than eBay). High-value grails like the $2,806 Stüssy Cherry save $112.24 in fees on eBay.
| Resale Scenario & Edition | Gross Sale Price | eBay 8% Fee & Net Payout | StockX 12% Level 1 & Net Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stüssy Cherry SB Low (2005) | $2,806 gross sale | $224.48 fee / $2,581.52 net | $336.72 fee / $2,469.28 net |
| StrangeLove SB Low (2020) | $1,155 gross sale | $92.40 fee / $1,062.60 net | $138.60 fee / $1,016.40 net |
| Concepts When Pigs Fly (2012) | $657 gross sale | $52.56 fee / $604.44 net | $78.84 fee / $578.16 net |
| Ambush Active Fuchsia (2021) | $248 gross sale | $19.84 fee / $228.16 net | $29.76 fee / $218.24 net |
How Should Buyers Size, Style, and Secure Future Releases at Retail?
Standard Sportswear releases fit true to size, whereas thickly padded SB lows require going half a size up for forefoot comfort.
Before ordering from a marketplace, buyers should consult our guide on how Dunks fit across High, Low, and SB cuts. Standard Sportswear pairs use thin nylon tongues and fit true to size. By contrast, SB lows like the StrangeLove and Stüssy Cherry pack Zoom Air insoles and fat tongues. Pairing magenta or pastel footwear with neutral denim is covered in our Dunk outfit styling guide.
New Quickstrike SB and Valentine’s Day colorways launch on SNKRS and Shopify skate shops. Manual checkouts face sub-second sellouts during these drops. Alongside Valor AIO, Cybersole, and Stellar AIO, NikeShoeBot supports SNKRS and Shopify checkout modules for retail releases.
How do women’s exclusive colorways convert to men’s shoe sizes?
Women’s releases use a 1.5-size conversion gap compared to men’s US sizing. A men’s size 9.5 wearer needs a women’s size 11 in pairs like the Corduroy Low or Valentine’s Day Low.
What came inside the special box for the 2020 StrangeLove Skateboards release?
Sold exclusively through StrangeLove’s skate-shop launch, the special box featured custom heart-covered lid artwork by Sean Cliver. It also included printed tissue paper and holographic stickers.
