Nike's Retro Killshot-ish Sneaker Has Gone Bottega
Nike's Field General sneaker has gone Bottega.
To be clear, this isn't an official collaboration with the Italian luxury label known for its deliciously woven leather goods. But if Bottega Veneta were to give the Field General a spin, I imagine the results would look something along the lines of these luxe-level pairs.
Let's dive into this nicely made stepper, shall we? Nike's latest Field General sneaker arrives with wonderfully woven underlays and creamy leather toppings, slick Swoosh on the sidewalls included.
And the pleasing palette only further elevates the textural construction. Off-white and nude browns strike the leather moments, while the woven detail gets a satisfying mix of natural pinks and cream white.
Bottega-coded Nikes? It wouldn't be the first time a general-release Nike shoe channeled luxury brand energy. Particularly, Nike has built a pretty sizable collection of Tiffany-flavored sneakers (plus, it's got an actual collaboration with the New York-based jeweler).
On the other hand, Bottega Veneta has dropped a few in-line remakes of classic sneaker silhouettes, like its woven "Vans" Sawyer shoes and ASICS-coded Orbit sneakers. It's even got its own "Timbs."
Again, it may not be an official team-up between the two minds. But until the moment comes (if ever), we got these weaved-up Field Generals to enjoy.
By way, they're now up for grabs at Nike Japan. It's unknown if the shoes will see a wider launch, but prayers up to the sneaker gods.
The Nike Field General has received some pretty interesting makeovers here lately. Previously, the Killshot-style model surfaced in a black patent leather look. Before that, the former (American) football shoe tapped into its inner animal, launching in a furry "Cow Print" option, originally thought to be a Dalmatian-themed sneaker.
Now, Nike's got "Bottega" Field Generals on the menu.
