The Kids Nike Dunk was the same shapes as the Original Nike Dunk but featured a few alterations. Due to physical strain on the foot, good cushioning was a necessity. Also, skateboarding shoes need to have a low center of gravity, so Nike decided to add Zoom Air insoles. Next, thicker padding was added to the areas around the ankle and the tongue. Last but not lease, there was no shortage of material used on the Kids Nike Dunk Shoe. Double and triple stitching is the norm in the skateboarding shoe industry, so Nike had to step up its design from the Kids Nike Dunk Low Sneakers.