The Nike Dunk Low 'Goldenrod' comes in the colours of the University of lowa, namely black and yellow. The name of this colorway comes from the yellow flower, goldenrod.

The upper of this Dunk is made of leather. The overlays, Swoosh and heeltab have the yellow colour of goldenrod and the University of lowa. The base and the tongue of the sneaker are black. The tongue is made of textile and has yellow branding on the upper. A striking detail is white midsole that provides contrast between the two colours. Finally, the yellow outsole completes the design by matching the upper again.