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Nike Has a New Budget Sneaker Based Off Arguably Its Most Iconic Shoe Ever

Decades of heritage and a budget-friendly price tag come together in the latest model from Nike’s legendary sub-brand.

Close-up of a black and gray sneaker with textured suede and leather materials.Nike
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By Jack Seemer

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Since it went by the name Blue Ribbon Sports, Nike has churned out some of the world’s most iconic shoes.

That said, few rival the notoriety of the Air Jordan 1, first banned by the NBA before spawning a multibillion-dollar sub-brand (not to mention its own Golden Globe-nominated movie, Air).

Now, nearly half a century later, it continues to inform new designs coming out of Beaverton, Oregon.

Case in point: Air Jordan Skyline Low.

Pair of low-top Nike sneakers in white and light gray with black swoosh logos and cream-colored soles.
The Air Jordan Skyline Low (pictured) is a new budget model based off the Air Jordan 1.
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Making its debut overseas in trio of colorways, the Air Jordan spinoff arrives as Nike’s newest $100 sneaker optimized for everyday wear.

Close-up of a black Nike Air sneaker with white laces and a white Nike swoosh logo.
The shoe features a mixed-material upper, combining fabric, smooth leather and suede.
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Black low-top Nike sneaker with white swoosh logo, white laces, and beige sole with gum outsole.
The panels around the toebox share semblance with those found on the Killshot and Killshot 2.
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In fact, it almost looks like a hybrid silhouette sharing familiar suede panels with another Nike stalwart called Killshot, albeit with a court-inspired outsole.

Gum rubber outsole of a Nike sneaker with circular and grid tread patterns.
The outsole remains firmly grounded in Air Jordan territory.
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Pair of black and white Nike Air sneakers with white laces viewed from above on a gray background.
The shoe comes in a trio of colorways at launch.
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Lest anyone confuse the two, Air Jordan branding on the heel clarify the model’s source material.

Close-up of a black, gray suede, and white Air Jordan sneaker heel with textured sole and "AIR JORDAN" text.
Air Jordan branding around the heel completes the look.
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Availability and pricing

In men’s sizing, the Air Jordan Skyline Low comes in three colors at launch, with only a white-and-blue variant available in the US at the time of writing.

Two others, one black and white and the other gray-toned, are expected to arrive in the coming weeks. There is also a white-and-pink model with women’s sizing.

It costs $100, making it one of Nike’s most affordable lifestyle models.

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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