Why Nike’s New Everyday Sneaker Already Looks Like a Modern Classic

In Beaverton, what’s old is new. Nike loves to revisit yesteryear’s sneakers, with the vintage models like the and becoming best sellers decades after their initial launches.

In a way, Nike’s latest everyday sneaker, called the , takes its own stroll down memory lane.

But instead of straight-up reviving an older model, like it’s done countless times before, Nike here pulled in elements from a couple of modern classics to create a brand-new silhouette that feels both fresh and familiar.

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Nike C1ty

The most obvious, and recent, reference point for the C1ty is none other than the General Purpose Shoe, a model made in collaboration with Tom Sachs back in 2022.

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While that design received widespread acclaim upon release and sold out in every available color, Nike suspended its partnership with Sachs after allegations of inappropriate behavior by the artist surfaced late last year. (.)

At any rate, both the C1ty and General Purpose Shoe feature the same overall geometry and a chunky waffle outsole combined with a molded cup sole. Subtly, the C1ty also adopts a microfiber ankle collar — one of the signature features found on the General Purpose Shoe.

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Also, just like that model, mesh and suede combine for the C1ty’s upper. However, the leather is deployed in a way that’s more reminiscent of the — itself a revival of a shoe first released in 1982.

Pricing and availability

The is available in the US from October 18 for $100. At launch, it comes in a green inspired by “tactical surplus clothing,” according to Nike, with more colorways likely on the way.