Not every great sneaker release has to reinvent footwear. In fact, Nike seems to be at its strongest when it doesn't. While every other brand is busy chasing the next viral silhouette or shocking collaboration, the Swoosh continues to mine its own archive with remarkable confidence. From streetwear staples, to Indoor Football Icons and Basketball classics. They're all part of the same conversation now!
In this iteration of our our weekly lineup of Nike releases, find proof that Nike offers great design week by week. From a chrome-accented Air Jordan 8, to a chocolatey brown SB AF1, as well as a glossy cinnamon style. You'll see, this week's all about injecting a little weirdness into the familiar favourites.
Please note: Some sneakers may sell out at speed.
Shop this week's best Nike sneaker releases below
Air Jordan 8 Chrome 'Black and Light Graphite'
Release Date: August 29
Editor's Notes: Twenty three years on, Nike and Air Jordan remind us why the '90s were truly the pinnacle of design. From the wrapped lace covers to the perforated upper, this shoe was designed with a competitive edge in mind. This all-black, chrome-accompanied colorway is understated, premium-feeling and futuristic all at once. Even after ten years on ice, this is one feels cool as ever.
Air Zoom G.T. Cut 'Unseen Hours - Peach Jam'
Release Date: Available Now
Editor's Notes: This late-summer Air Zoom G.T. is Nike's homage to all hometown hoopers. Designed for the Peach Jam tournament in North Augusta, South Carolina, this is Air Zoom G.T. is all about giving back to the next generation. From the iconic G.T. low cut, to the exposed air bubble, this a warm weather workhorse sneaker, built to chase greatness both on and off the court.
Nike SB Air Force 1 Low 'Light Chocolate'
Release Date: August 25
Editor's Notes: From a safari inspired skate shoe to Tiffany lookalikes, Nike SB are marching to the beat of their own drum with nods to fan favourites and conceptual collabs reimagined. The SB AF1 low 'light chocolate' features a slimmed down silhouette with more cushioning for the hard sessions, and is a sweetly timed release to add to one's impending Autumn rotation.
Sabrina 4 'Nike Nights'
Release Date: August 27
Editor's Notes: Inspired by long nights in the youth basketball circuit, this is Sabrina's "we made it" sneaker, and it shows. With a subtle nod to Nike's track and field tech, the mid-shoe locking system and Cushion 3.0 foam is definitely designed with a playmaker in mind. A balance of premium and functional, it's a testament to how hard work really does pay off.
Nike Air Force 1 '07 'Black and Cinnamon'
Release Date: August 28
Editor's Notes: Patent leather Air Forces 1s are back, but this time more subtle. Glossy black with a hint of brown undertones, there is something of antique-y about this AF1, despite it having no historic precedent to speak of. With bold orange laces and a unique tongue-tab, this one's for the collectors.
Shox BB4 'Black and Metallic Silver'
Release Date: August 28
Editor's Notes: Half man, half amazing, all 'Metallic Silver', the return of the Shox BB4 is a celebration of the influence that basketball has had on Y2K fashion. The perfect balance of retro and futurism, the iconic silver and black upper is both techy and nostalgic — a slam dunk for old school sneakerheads and next gen ballers alike.
Air Force 1 LX
Release Date: August 28
Editor's Notes: Is this the first ever formal Air Force 1? With a premium leather upper, silver swoosh, and double monk-strap lace cover, the AF1 LX is a streetwear staple channeling dapper menswear. Higher end materials support a clean, classic design that is effortlessly versatile. It's Nike's version of showing off its luxury credentials, and we are always here for it.
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