Take an Official Look at the Highly Anticipated sacai x Nike VaporWaffle
Arriving in four colorways.
UPDATE (October 30, 2020): Earlier this year, sacai and Nike unveiled their collaborative VaporWaffle on the runway during the Japanese label’s Fall/Winter 2020 presentation. Now, the Swoosh brand has finally unveiled official images of the highly anticipated sneaker, which is set to drop next month. Fusing two iconic Nike silhouettes – the Vaporfly and 1983 Pegasus – the VaporWaffle in “Black” and “White/Red” comes in Chitose Abe’s signature hybrid aesthetic. The additional two colorways – “Tour Yellow” and a burgundy iteration – have not received a launch date yet, so stay tuned while we wait for further updates.
Reportedly priced at $180 USD each, the sacai x Nike VaporWaffle in “Black” and “White/Red” will be available worldwide on November 6.
ORIGINAL STORY (October 14, 2020): Following multiple colorways of the sneaker that have emerged over the past months, the sacai x Nike VaporWaffle shoe has finally received a potential release date. Making its debut on the Japanese brand’s Fall/Winter 2020 presentation earlier this year, the design is slated to arrive in a total of four iterations.
Continuing the duo’s coveted partnership, Chitose Abe has created a conceptual style sporting deconstructed, technical details throughout. The silhouette combines two pieces of Nike’s running shoes to complete a unique, layered aesthetic. So far, we’ve received a closer look at the “Game Royal/Sport Fuschia” colorway as well as the “Tour Yellow” version, with additional “Black/Summit White” and burgundy options. Each of the shoes is complete with double lacing in contrasting hues and stacked Swooshes on the sides.
According to sneaker insider @py_rates_, the anticipated kicks are rumored to drop on November 6 for $180 USD a pair. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for an official announcement.