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Is there anything Nike can’t do? This month, we shine light on our favorite picks from the footwear giant’s latest catalog offerings, from skateboarding sneakers to workout recovery solutions, and everything in between, proving that the Swoosh is still the most versatile athletic brand on the planet.
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Nike ReactX Rejuven8 Shoes
Nike’s slides have been popular for decades now, and their ReactX Rejuven8 models are no different. However, recently, the company made a closed-toe version of these recovery slippers, featuring the same construction, with an upper and midsole made of super-comfy ReactX foam and a grippy outsole for different surfaces. The only difference is the toe design, now with holes for ventilation and extra room to accommodate different foot widths.
Nike Air Max Bia
When they debuted in 1987, the Air Max became an instant hit. But despite countless variants and spin-offs, few have ever accused the fan-favorite sneakers of being subtle. Enter the Air Max Bia, a new iteration that brings the same Air Max comfort and visible Air chamber under the heel but with a more minimal aesthetic. Of course, these still share the same DNA as their predecessors, with meticulously designed upper patterns. Available in white and black, the Bia does deviate slightly from the monochromatic look briefly for a small Swoosh.
Nike V5 RNR
Among Nike’s more underrated silhouettes is the V5 RNR. Not only is it a solid training shoe at a great price but it can also transition well to your everyday ensemble. Drawing comparisons to the Vomero 5 with its mesh uppers, leather overlays, and foam midsole, the V5 comes in a handful of colorways, although we really dig this Y2K-inspired Cement Gray version, with a 3D Swoosh logo and metallic elements that fit in perfectly with the sneaker’s natural aesthetic.
Nike SB Paul Rodriguez Zoom Air Low White and Black
At the start of the century, Nike tried its hand again at the skateboarding market, debuting the SB line, which still lives on today as one of the lodestones of the sneaker market. In 2005, the company approached Southern California shredder Paul Rodriguez for its first signature sneaker, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Nike and Rodriguez have revived the original model with this one-to-one reissue, albeit with “splashes of celebratory platinum” this time around.
Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “UNC Reimagined”
When it debuted 40 years ago, the Air Jordan 1s changed the shoe world forever. For the latest installment in its Reimagined series, Nike is releasing the sneakers in the colors of MJ’s alma mater, with a light blue and white colorway. But there’s more to it than that. This edition is also designed to look like they came straight out of your closet from 1985, with a cracked upper, a discolored sole, and even a shoebox with some intentional wear and tear. Of course, you also get the trademark winged logo at the collar and an Air unit inside the midsole.
Nike x Hyperice Hyperboot
Honorable Mention: About a year ago, when Nike and Hyperice announced they were teaming up on recovery boots that you could actually walk in, it broke the internet. Of course, these shoes only rolled out on the feet of professional athletes and Olympians, but a month ago, we got word that the Hyperboot was, in fact, coming out for civilian use too. Aiming to revolutionize how we approach both pre- and post-workout, the Hyperboot combines Hyperice’s Dynamic Air Compression and HyperHeat tech to drive heat into the body in an incredibly efficient way. Best of all, these boots can operate together or individually, with controls just behind the heels.
