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Most readers are likely familiar with Nike and its significance in the fashion scene, and more dedicated Nike fans are probably aware of the stylish outdoor sublabel Nike ACG, but the workwear-inspired Nike Life lineup is highly underrated. And considering how fashionable workwear has become recently, Nike is the perfect label to offer modern takes on classic, heard-wearing designs. The Nike Life Carpenter Overalls are the perfect example of this blend, and capture that intersection between workwear and streetwear perfectly.
As the name suggests, these overalls take inspiration from the ones that painters and carpenters use, boasting a heavy canvas construction composed entirely of cotton with brass rivets for reinforcement around key areas. For storage, you get a front flap pocket with snap closure, front and back patch pockets, a double-front apron pocket, a carpenter pocket on the right leg, and a hammer loop on the left leg. They’re finished with shoulder straps featuring shank button adjusters for a custom fit, with extra room in the body, seat, and legs for easy layering (and a more modern look). In the bottom half, there’s a straight-leg cut that offers a variety of styling options, whether you’re rocking Red Wings or Air Maxes.
The Nike Life apparel is highly underrated and strikes a nice balance between the workwear designs that are super big right now and that classic Nike style. The apparel is also tougher than your average Nike gear, using only high-quality materials and sticking to the classic designs. Nike is also the perfect label to infuse some streetwear style into tried and true workwear designs, considering they were one of the first to do the same for athletic apparel.
The Nike Life Carpenter Overalls are available now in the Light British Tan/Cacao Wow colorway featured here for $250.
