Just as the ink dries on the Jacquemus Moon Shoe; another sellout masterclass from Simon Porte Jacquemus; Nike decides to dig into the archives and pull out a deep cut that actually makes sense. Meet the Nike Sprint Sister.

This silhouette originally hit the cinder tracks in 1979 as one of the first shoes Nike ever built specifically “for her.” It’s a genuine artifact of the brand's early days, and frankly, it’s the palette cleanser we need after years of chunky "dad" shoes.

We are living in the era of the "skinny shoe." Whether it’s the Miu Miu x New Balance 530 or the omnipresent Samba, everyone’s craving the ballerina look. Nike clearly took notes from the high fashion world here. Look at those perforated ditsy patterns on the "Sail" white Swoosh. It feels less like athletic gear and more like something you’d find in a boutique in Le Marais.

Nike outfits each pair with two different coloured shoelaces pulled from a palette of “Ocean Cube,” “Dark Cinder,” “Sail,” and “Soft Pink.”

It’s a clever nod to the DIY customisation we see all over TikTok, but it also anchors the shoe in 2026. You get that 1970s track heritage, but with a "soft girl" aesthetic that feels entirely current.

Here is a hot take: The Sprint Sister is going to outperform the more "obvious" retros this year. Why? Because it feels lived in.

While everyone else chases the latest hype beast collaboration, wearing a pair of 1979 inspired track flats shows you actually know your history. It’s sophisticated, it’s effortless, and it definitely hits the current skinny sneaker trend.

Nike confirms a $100 (approx. £85) retail price in women’s sizing. While a concrete drop date for this “Ridgerock/Ocean Cube” colourway stays under wraps for now, official images suggest a release is imminent, possibly in June 2026.