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Nike Taps Its Vintage Archive for a Forgotten Hiking Boot Not Seen in 20 Years

Longtime Swoosh collaborator Stüssy inspires a remaster of an early ACG boot that last surfaced in 2005.

Close-up of a brown suede and mesh sneaker with black laces and a white Nike swoosh logo.Stüssy

By Jack Seemer

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If innovation is the name of the game, Nike’s certainly put its best foot forward in 2025.

This year saw the release of the brand’s most advanced daily trainer to date; one of the fastest apparel systems in history; and an outdoor “sweater” that could change summer workouts forever.

But none of that will stop the biggest brand in sports from dipping its toes into the past, especially when Stüssy gets involved.

Following up on last year’s LD-1000 reissue, Nike and its longtime collaborator will once again revive a forgotten model from the archive. Only this time, it’s one plucked out of the All Condition Gear (ACG) vault.

Black high-top Nike sneaker with white swoosh logo and black sole with speckled details on a white background.
The Baltoro headlines a new collaboration between Nike and Stüssy. The boot last appeared in 2005.
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A street-savvy remaster

The model in question is a boot called the Baltoro, which Nike debuted in 1990 as part of its early ACG lineup.

Close-up of the black leather sneaker heel with a white Nike swoosh and textured black sole.
The new Baltoro is more of a remaster than a reissue, thanks to upgraded leather and toned-down colorways.
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Pair of black high-top sneakers with white Stussy logo on the back heel tab.
Stüssy’s logo appears on the heel of each boot.
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Whereas the original version boasted vivid colorways typical of the 1990s, the new model mostly arrives as a toned-down, street-savvy remaster, as evidenced by the black and brown colorways.

That being said, a bright safety-orange variant is also available to purists who prefer to preserve the bold spirit of the vintage Baltoro.

Two pairs of loose-fitting tan cargo pants with zippers at the ankles and a Nike x Stussy logo on the front pocket.
The shoe comes in three colorways, including brown, black and …
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Bright orange high-top Nike sneaker with suede and mesh panels and matching orange sole.
… safety orange.
Stüssy

The boot last appeared in 2005, making the model the obvious headliner of a broader collection.

However, the new drop also introduces one of the largest apparel lines from the longstanding Nike and Stüssy partnership, which dates back to the early 2000s.

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Nike and Stüssy are longtime collaborators. The pair recently released the LD-1000, which has since made its way into Nike’s mainline catalog.
Stüssy

Availability and pricing

All three colorways of the Baltoro are available to purchase from Stüssy‘s official website, with the black-and-white colorway releasing via the Nike Snkrs app on October 17. It costs $155.

Should it sell out, fret not. The Baltoro will likely trickle down into Nike’s mainline catalog, as seen with the LD-1000 and Bode Astrograbber.

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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