Nostalgia is a dangerous drug. But every now and then it’s worth revisiting the past—either for new inspiration or as a reminder of past successes. When it comes to Nike’s archive of classic and vintage sneakers, the past looks pretty dang good.
Year after year, the Swoosh releases some of our favorite shoes. Lately we’ve been particularly impressed with the lineup of running shoes, trail sneakers, and even hiking boots. With these recent offerings, Nike has embraced a clean and modern aesthetic with thoughtful nods to vintage designs. The modern sneaker market is dominated by loud and expressive sneakers with bonkers designs and colorways. Contemporary sneaker makers might have to thank Nike for paving the way because Nike has embraced some experimental designs in its past.
In celebration of Nike’s catalog of classic kicks, we’re rounding up a few of our favorite vintage Nike sneakers that you can still purchase now.
