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Nike's futuristic Ava Rover shoe is, simply, a performance sneaker built for the daily city grind. The Nike Ava Rover sneaker is riddled with high-tech upgrades but don't let its all-purpose utility fool you — this is a daily driver for all lifestyles.

The Ava Rover sneaker features ReactX foam underfoot, bringing responsive cushioning usually reserved for distance runs into a techily stylish everyday shoe. The shoe's woven upper makes it significantly lighter and more breathable than your average runner, while layered panels wrap securely around the foot to add extra structure without generating unnecessary bulk.

Designed under the direction of Edwin Cruz, a 10-year Nike lifestyle footwear design veteran, the Ava Rover sneaker first debuted in an all-black colorway through a collaboration with Korean designer Hyein Seo earlier this year.

Now, Nike is expanding the functional shoe's visibility.

Ava Rover drops in slick shades like “Fossil Clay” and “Black Muslin” highlight the details of the sneaker's intelligent design through its two-toned, pixelated-looking detailing.

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This multifaceted approach is even demonstrated by the Ava Rover shoe's subtler cues.

For instance, reflective accents modestly scattered throughout the Ava Rover's design offer subtle night-time visibility and street-style flash.

Even the slim perforated stripe on the Ava Rover's upper pays low-key homage to vintage Nike racing shoe aesthetics

Launching on July 25 via Nike’s website, the Nike Ava Rover is ready to be worn every day, under every condition.

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It might look futuristic, but this is a full-purpose shoe grounded in everyday utility.

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