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Nike Reimagines Its Stylish Heritage Sneaker with a Dapper Waxed Canvas Finish

In its junior year, the Nike Astrograbber trades its OG leather upper for one that wears in, not out.

Close-up of an olive green sneaker with a textured fabric upper and a brown leather stripe detail.Nike
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By Jack Seemer

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Most shoes wear out with regular use. An upcoming Astrograbber variant promises just the opposite.

First released in the 1970s, then as a solution for synthetic football fields, the forgotten design re-emerged in 2024 as part of a Nike collaboration with the menswear brand Bode.

Now it looks set to receive its most heritage-inspired update yet.

Pair of olive green Nike sneakers with brown swoosh logos and gum soles on a gradient blue background.
The Astrograbber steps in 2026 with a heritage-inspired makeover.
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Close-up of an olive green Nike sneaker with suede and mesh materials, brown leather swoosh, and orange logo on the tongue.
This variant replaced leather with waxed canvas.
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The Nike Astrograbber “Medium Olive and Cacao Wow” replaces the leather upper of the original for one fashioned out of waxed canvas.

However, that means more than good old-fashioned patina. Waxed canvas is famously durable and rugged, used for centuries as a barrier against foul weather.

Pair of olive green Nike sneakers with brown accents and white "NIKE" logo on the heel, shown from the back.
Suede overlays make up the heel.
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Pair of olive green Nike sneakers with brown swoosh logos and white tongue labels on a blue background.
The variant features brown accents, which extend to the insoles.
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Here, Nike opted for classic olive green, paired with brown-leather accents like a broken-in Barbour jacket.

The brand’s signature waffle outsole completes the silhouette, endowing the shoe with genuine sneaker history.

Nike cofounder developed the detail using his wife’s waffle iron in the early ’70s, kicking off half a century of technical innovation from the biggest sportswear brand on the planet.

Brown rubber shoe sole with square-shaped treads on a teal background.
The Astrograbber features Nike’s signature waffle outsole, one of its most iconic innovations.
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Close-up of olive green Nike sneaker with brown suede swoosh and textured rubber sole.
Nike cofounder developed the waffle outsole using his wife’s breakfast iron.
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Availability and pricing

The Nike Astrograbber “Medium Olive and Cacao Wow” will be available in Australia starting January 15 for a price of 190 Australian dollars (approximately $128).

It’s expected to release in the US in the coming weeks.

Olive green low-top sneaker with brown leather Nike swoosh and gum sole.Nike

Nike Astrograbber “Medium Olive and Cacao Wow”

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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