A 52-Year-Old Nike Runner Becomes a New-Old SKIMS Sneaker
SKIMS' next Nike sneaker, you ask? A vintage-flavored Waffle Racer sneaker.
Kim Kardashian's loungewear brand already redesigned the Air Rift, making it slimmer and even more "barefoot" for both gym and casual wear. Now, it's making the 52-year-old Nike runner new (and old) again.
The collaborative shoes feature nylon underlays plus suede and leather accents, all with a worn-in quality. Meanwhile, the brands have also added faded details and retro-style colorways for an even more genuine "vintage" look.
It literally looks like these Waffle Racers came straight from the 1970s — if SKIMS were around to make a pair back then, that is.
Indeed, the signature grippy Waffle soles meet SKIMS branding, a gentle reminder of the shoe's past and where it stands today. Right now, it's a SKIMS sneaker.
We know Kim enjoys bringing a good archival fashion moment on the red carpet. So it's no surprise to see her designing her own old-school Nike runner, which, by the way, passes the vibe check for the retro performance shoe craze.
Ah, I see what you did there, Kimberly.
Anywho, the SKIMS x Nike Waffle Racer is scheduled to drop on November 10 on BSTN's website for £131.99, or around $177. Expect all three colorways to other stores around the same time.
Will there be clothes? No clue. But since most SKIMS x Nike drops have included apparel, never say never.
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