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Virgil Abloh and Nike together are an unstoppable force. The duo rewrote the rules with their first drop, the 2017 Off-White x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Chicago,” which kicked off the now-iconic “The Ten” collection. The trajectory for the pair’s latest collaboration can be traced back to 2019, when Abloh delivered his first Nike (NYSE:NKE +0.40%) Dunk collab with the release of the Off-White x Nike Dunk Low “University Red,” “University Gold,” and “Pine Green” three-pack.  Abloh’s ability to maintain the integrity of classic Nike silhouettes, both low-top and high-, while subtly adding his own twist to it, creating sneakers that are as coveted today as the day they released.Set to release on GOAT’s app and website, the Off-White x Nike Dunk Low “Dear Summer” collection continues this tradition, featuring 50 different colorways of the Nike Dunk Low. Maintaining a sail/neutral grey canvas palette throughout, the differences between each pair include the colorways, insoles, hiking laces, tabs on the Swoosh and consistent numbering that reads “XX of 50.” With so many options, there’s without doubt a sneaker for everyone so to narrow it down, here are six of our favorite Dunk Lows from the Off-White x Nike Dunk Low “The 50” collection, all of which are now available on GOAT.Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 03 of 50″Release Date: July 31, 2021Retail Price: $180 USDThis Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 02 of 50” maintains a standard white leather upper with soft grey canvas overlays and hints of vibrant blue and orange. Additionally, the design features a secondary lacing system and other remnants of Abloh’s 2019 Dunk Low, including an exposed foam tongue, a plastic zip tie and printed Helvetica text. A “2 of 50” badge appears affixed on the shoe’s lateral midsole.Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 03 of 50″Release Date: July 31, 2021Retail Price: $180 USDThis Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 03 of 50” again bears a white leather upper with soft grey canvas overlays and Abloh’s signature plastic zip tie. Pops of bright purple stand out against the exposed foam tongue and grey tones of its secondary lacing system. Like others in this series, a “03 of 50” badge arrives on the shoe’s lateral midsole in printed Helvetica text.Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 05 of 50″Release Date: July 31, 2021Retail Price: $180 USDContrasting pops of blue and yellow shades are found on the Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 05 of 50.”  The secondary lacing system is done in baby blue, while the trademark plastic zip-tie and exposed foam tongue appear in pale yellow. A rectangular tab in light orange hits the Swoosh. Attached to the lateral midsole is the sneaker’s “05 of 50” label.Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 07 of 50″Release Date: July 31, 2021Retail Price: $180 USDThe Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 07 of 50”  separates itself from the pack with green tones along on the sneaker’s lacing system, plastic zip-tie and exposed foam tongue. Similar to the other sneakers in this collection, this interpretation carries a “07 of 50” label affixed to its lateral midsole.Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 08 of 50″Release Date: July 31, 2021Retail Price: $180 USDThe Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 08 of 50” Continues Abloh’s color palette exploration, placing lime rope laces through the upper’s hiking-inspired eyelets and above the characteristic white laces. Hits of red and orange offer further contrast, while a “08 of 50” badge bearing a spray-paint like effect arrives on the lateral midsole.Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 10 of 50″Release Date: July 31, 2021Retail Price: $180 USDThe Off-White x Dunk Low “Dear Summer – 10 of 50”  creates a color-blocking effect through four vibrant hues. From the bold blue secondary laces and yellow exposed foam tongue to the green tab affixed to the Swoosh and the orange “10 of 50” badge, the tenth iteration from Abloh’s sprawling Summer 2021 Nike collaboration ranks amongst his most colorful.