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The footwear market is, in a word, weird. Sneakers are supposedly dead, but also, not really — after all, you can’t wear loafers all the time, and given the boots season is rapidly coming to a close, it might be time to invest in a new pair of shoes. The Samba wave is over, GATs are $300 too expensive, JJJJound Asics are impossible to track down. You just want a clean, slightly slim sneaker that’s versatile enough to wear daily and cool enough to get you from point a to point b. That’s where the Nike sale comes in.
That’s right — the swoosh is officially on the rebound. After a half-decade of collab fatigue and falling market share, the Nike is slowly returning to what made the so great in the first place: simple yet iconic sneaker silos that look good and won’t cost you and arm and a leg. Air Max, Pegasus, Cortez; these are what people actually want to wear right now…they just don’t know it yet.
That’s where we come in. Below, we’ve highlighted some of the best retro styles Nike has to offer, all of which are easy to wear and currently on sale (read: even more affordable). There are ACG winners, a throwback low-top, even a pair of tasty Jeremy Allen White-endorsed kicks, all marked down and up for grabs at the current Nike sale. Need more? Shop the entirety of the sale here.
Shop the Nike Sale
Nike’s Cortez remains one of their most visually iconic styles, but don’t let us convince you. Just take a peek at what JAW was wearing…oh, that’s right, literally every single day. There’s also a great suede version of sale, if that’s your thing.
Nike ACG never gets the credit it deserves, but just one look at these Torre Boots should explain why we love the sub-label so much. The neutral tan colorway is perfect for spring, and waterproof, to boot.
Exploring ACG, Nike’s Cult Outdoor Sub-Label
The swoosh’s most technical line might also be its most underrated
Like Birks, but swoosh-ified…and about $100 bucks cheaper.
With an ultra-lightweight frame and unparalleled snap, the Streakfly gives even the Alphafly a run for its money. If you’ve got a 5K or 10k on the horizon, this is the deal for you.
Forget Air Maxes — the aughts Pegausus styles were some of our favorites at the time, and remain a killer alternative if you’re trying to stand out in a dad shoe crowd.
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