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One of Nike’s Best Sneakers of the 21st Century Is Historically Cheap Right Now

The shoe that dressed a generation just got a generational price cut ahead of Black Friday.

Close-up of white leather and gray suede shoe upper with detailed stitching and a light brown rubber sole.Nike
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By Jack Seemer

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For longtime fans of the Killshot 2, you just had to be there.

Born from a limited collaboration between Nike and J.Crew, the stalwart sneaker — loosely based on a vintage tennis shoe from the 1970s — used to crash websites, spark release-day lines and command absurd markups on sites like StockX.

Pair of white Nike sneakers with navy blue swoosh and gum rubber soles on a white background.
The Killshot 2 first came out in 2009 as a J.Crew exclusive.
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White leather Nike sneaker with navy blue swoosh and gum rubber sole.
With a leather upper and gum sole, the design riffs on a vintage design from the 1970s.
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Most #menswear devotees probably agree: even if Nike never touched the Killshot 2 again, the leather-and-gum-soled silhouette would still stand as one of its most important designs of the 21st century.

The good news is, that’s not the case.

The Killshot 2 joined the brand’s evergreen roster back in 2019, and it’s reliably served as a simple, nondescript sneaker that’s both timeless and accessible.

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Now a mainstay of Nike’s in-house catalog, the Killshot 2 frequently features in new color variants, such as “Baroque Brown” (pictured).
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Even better news? Because of Black Friday, it’s also historically affordable.

Drop shot

Though the Killshot 2 normally retails for $100 (already a great value), Nike decided to slap a 25 percent discount on nearly every color, including the iconic white-and-blue variant from its J.Crew heyday.

Close-up of a cream-colored Nike sneaker with textured laces and a stitched swoosh logo.
Select colors of the Killshot 2, such as “Light Orewood Brown” (pictured), are on sale for nearly 50 percent off.
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Some, such as “College Grey” and “Light Orewood Brown,” were already discounted before Black Friday kicked in, meaning the shoe is selling for as little as $51 with both deals applied.

How’s that for a winning drop shot?

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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