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Nike’s Discounted Military “Surplus” Sneaker Is the Bargain of Its Massive Sale

Inspired by tactical clothing designed to blend in, this Swoosh shoe stands out.

Close-up of a gray Nike sneaker tongue with a white label featuring a yellow swoosh and black Nike text.Nike
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By Jack Seemer

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Even at full price, the C1ty is one hell of a bargain.

Released in 2024, shortly after Nike paused its collaboration with the artist Tom Sachs, the model followed in the footsteps of the pair’s lauded General Purpose Shoe.

The two designs share a chunky waffle outsole, microfiber ankle collar, molded-cup midsole and mesh overlays.

Pair of beige and olive green Nike sneakers with black swoosh logos and mesh fabric panels.
Nike released the C1ty in 2024. The design shares many visual cues with the brand’s General Purpose Shoe designed in collaboration with Tom Sachs.
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Black rubber outsole with circular and square traction studs and a Nike logo in the center.
A rugged lugged outsole adds utility and multi-surface traction.
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But perhaps the most telling sign of Nike’s inspiration with the C1ty resides in the utilitarian colorways, such as “Surplus”, which borrows its olive drab getup from the tactical supply stores in New York City and other major metropolises.

Close-up of the back and sole of a beige suede and mesh sneaker with a black rubber tread and olive midsole.
The colorways take after motifs from major metropolises. This olive is inspired by military-surplus stores.
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Pair of beige and olive green Nike sneakers shown from the back with textured soles and pull tabs.
The molded cup midsole, suede paneling and microfiber collar all take after the General Purpose Shoe.
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Best of all? The C1ty costs little more than $100, making it one of Nike’s most affordable new designs in recent memory.

And that’s before you factor in the brand’s ongoing promotion …

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As luck would have it, the C1ty is one of the standout gems of Nike’s massive spring sale, which drops the price of the shoe down to $58 on select colorways.

Beige and olive green Nike sneaker with black swoosh logo and mesh and suede upper.
On sale, the price of the “Surplus” colorways drop down to $84.
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The “Surplus” variant is now selling for $84, indicative of higher demand for the specific colorway.

But with 20 percent off its usual asking price, it’s still a standout deal in a sea of savings that also include discounts on the Alphafly, Air Jordan and more.

Pair of beige and gray Nike sneakers with black swoosh logos and orange insoles, viewed from above.
“Surplus” is one of the more coveted colorways, making it more expensive than others, but it’s still a great value with a 20 percent discount.
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Availability and pricing

Use code LASTSHOT at checkout on Nike’s official website to save 20 percent on every current colorway of the Nike C1ty.

The deal stacks on top of existing discounts, so pairs already on sale are close to half off.

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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