At This Price, Nike Is Basically Giving Away Its Best Tactical Sneaker

A premium build, mil-spec materials and bargain-bin prices make this everyday shoe one of the best-value buys across Nike’s entire catalog.

Close-up of black sneaker heel with Cordura fabric label and detailed stitching on a yellow background.

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By Jack Seemer

Published May 4, 2026

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It can take some shoes decades to develop any degree of street cred. The C1ty Premium got it from the get-go and not just on name alone.

The design borrows several elements from the General Purpose Shoe, one of Nike’s high-profile collaborations with artist Tom Sachs, including a molded cup sole and microfiber collar.

Pair of black Nike sneakers with textured suede and mesh uppers and rugged rubber soles. — The C1ty and C1ty Premium (pictured) share several feature’s with Nike’s General Purpose Shoe, a collaboration with artist Tom Sachs.

Two of its defining features are the molded cup sole and microfiber collar.

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But it also ups the ante with hardwearing materials, such as metal eyelets and military-grade Cordura in place of traditional mesh underlays.

Premium build, bargain price

The additions give the “Premium” version of the C1ty shoe a distinct tactical edge, especially when showcased in a triple-black colorway.

However, the label now feel like a misnomer … at least judging by the price.

The sole features lugs inspired by both the iconic Waffle and countless trail shoes.

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Close-up of a black sneaker with Cordura fabric tag and textured rubber sole. — A Cordura tag offers is one of the sole points of contrast on the triple-black “Anthracite” colorway.

Thanks to a recent markdown, the C1ty Premium Cordura “Anthracite” comes with a 44 percent discount on Nike’s official website.

That brings the price down to just $64 (down from $115), easily making it one of the best-value buys in Nike’s entire catalog.

Top view of a pair of black Nike sneakers with black laces on a light gray background. — New markdowns bring the price down to just $64.

Pair of black Nike sneakers shown from the back with suede upper and pull tabs on the heel. — Contrast stitching gives the design subtle visual intrigue.

Other colorways of the shoe carry a similar discount, including the retro-hiker-coded “Cacao Wow” in light brown.

Black Nike sneaker with suede and mesh upper, black laces, and rugged sole.

Nike C1ty Premium Cordura “Anthracite”

$64 at Nike

$115 (44% 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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