Nike Turns a Classic Moccasin Into a Sweet & Sporty Sneaker
Want a moccasin? Want a sneaker? Nike says you can have both, at the same time.
A standout part of the recent indigenous peoples Nike N7 collection, Nike's Free Forward Moc N7 sneaker is the best of both worlds.
At the front, the Nike Free Forward Moc N7 shoe delivers a flexible and lightweight traditional moccasin-style upper with a low-cut collar brought together with leather laces that lend a textural touch.
But beneath that, the sneaker is fitted with technology brought over from Nike's athletic footwear lines. For instance, the chunky sole unit, interjected with a series of stylish slits, is reminiscent of Nike's classic Free Run 2 sneaker.
The aforementioned Nike N7 shoe collection is a series of sneakers informed by Indigenous American storytelling, with aims to support these communities through various funding pursuits generated by the sale of the related footwear.
The Free Forward Moc N7 sneaker, available now on Nike's website for $120, is one of many homage-based sneakers dropped by the Swoosh for the occcasion.
And for all of its uniqueness, the Nike Moc N7 isn't even the most intricate sneaker to come from the collection.
Just take a look at the Nike Dunk N7, which wears a braided leather Swoosh. Or what of the intricately patterned Air Max 1 N7?
Cool Nike sneakers are quite a common affair, but shoes with a cultural backstory and deeper mission will always hit different. And the Free Forward Moc, a thoughtful combo of craft and culture, is arguably the best example of that.
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