Nike's Techy Retro Runner Has No Time for Winter Blues
There's something about a good retro runner that makes it difficult to leave alone. Just when you think the early-2000s sneaker revival has given us every possible combination of mesh and silver detailing, another pair comes along with a slightly different take. This one happens to have a rather practical streak.
The Nike P-6000 CORDURA takes the familiar running-inspired silhouette and gives it a tougher personality. The blue finish and flashes of Bright Crimson already make for a pretty convincing case, but it's the CORDURA fabric that gives this version its point of difference.
If you've come across CORDURA before, chances are it was on a backpack or some other piece of gear built to withstand a bit of abuse. It's a hard-wearing fabric, so putting it on a sneaker makes a fair bit of sense. Especially one that's already got a foot in the world of outdoor-inspired style.
What we like most, though, is that it doesn't look like it's trying too hard to be an outdoor shoe. There's still plenty of that early-2000s running aesthetic here, just with a little more attitude and a less precious approach to getting dressed.
It's the sort of sneaker that can handle everyday wear without looking like every other retro runner on the street. And if it picks up a few signs of life along the way, all the better.
The Nike P-6000 CORDURA is available on Nike's website now.
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