Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe Bricolage

Nike and Tom Sachs have achieved great success with their previous collaborations. The General Purpose Shoe seeks to carry on this success by providing everyday footwear for the everyday person. Achieving this meant nailing down on three factors, wearability, comfort and function, no easy task! Having been slowly formed over a 10 year relationship, Tom Sachs and the people over at Nikecraft have finally hit the nail on the head with this fifth iteration.

Advertising the shoe in the New York Times, the title of the print read “Boring”. The General Purpose Shoe is meant to ward off clout chasers with its mundane appearance, claiming “your sneakers shouldn’t be the most exciting thing about you”. These are meant to be sat by your door and ready to help you tackle the day ahead.

At £90, the price point also makes these pretty accessible to your average consumer. The team at Nikecraft along with Sachs have used the iconic waffle sole seen on the vintage runners from the 60s, adding a larger lug depth to suit a wider range of terrain. The upper is mainly built up of an ultra-breathable knit, the suede mudguards adding protection and to the pair’s lifespan. The clean colourway will likely show signs of wear; however this will not only add character but make each pair unique to its owner.

Look out for more details on this release to grab yourself the ultimate beaters.