Nike Dunks Inspired by New Mexico’s Green Chile | Santa Fe News

Nike’s dropping a spicy new sneaker inspired by New Mexico’s legendary Hatch green chile—yes, the “Hatch Green Chile Dunk” drops Friday, featuring fiery colorways that mirror the pepper’s heat, with exclusive drops at Albuquerque’s Kingswell skate shop, owned by a proud New Mexican. This isn’t just a shoe—it’s a cultural moment, turning a local obsession into a global hype, with fans shipping chiles across the country and the brand calling the hues saffron quartz, buff gold, and pear. With record harvests and a cult following, this collaboration’s aiming to make green chile famous worldwide—and the shop owner’s already calling it “bananas.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31f967db08371716