Which sneaker collaboration did Jeff Staple create after Nike commissioned a shoe inspired by New York City?

Jeff Staple created the Nike SB Dunk Low Pigeon after Nike commissioned a shoe inspired by New York City.

Released in 2005, the collaboration used a grey upper intended to evoke New York’s concrete streets. Its orange accents referenced the city’s public-transit identity, while an embroidered pigeon appeared on the heel. Staple’s design became one of the defining early Nike SB Dunk collaborations.

The shoes were associated with Staple’s Reed Space store in New York. Their limited release attracted unusually intense attention, including reports of a police response to crowds outside the store. That reaction helped establish the Pigeon as a landmark in modern sneaker collecting.

The Pigeon should not be confused with Nike SB Dunks named for other cities, such as the Paris, London, and Tokyo editions. Those releases belong to the broader City Pack, whereas the Pigeon is specifically linked to New York and Jeff Staple.