Nike SB Dunk Low “Yellow Lobster”

In the summer of 2009, off the coast of New England, a fisherman encountered a rare and legendary sight: a completely yellow lobster, an event statistically possible only once in 30 million. This extraordinary moment inspired one of the most exclusive collaborations in sneaker history—the Nike SB Dunk Low “Yellow Lobster,” a Friends & Family edition created in partnership with Concepts.

Only 36 pairs were produced, reserved exclusively for insiders and close partners of the project. With no public release and no official communication, the sneaker became an icon whispered about among collectors, fueling myths and desire.

The design faithfully echoes the details of the animal that inspired it. The elastic band across the forefoot recalls the tied claws of lobsters. The speckling on the upper evokes the irregular texture of the shell. The gingham lining references the classic napkins of seaside cookouts.

The Yellow Lobster is not just a sneaker—it is a story. It demonstrates how nature, design, and narrative can merge into a symbolic object. In an era of constant sharing, its existence remained almost secret. Each pair is an enigma, a cultural artifact that escapes market logic to belong directly to legend. Owning it means holding an authentic fragment of sneaker history, a unique moment where the sea, creativity, and mystery converged.