Nike Revives a 1979 Women’s Track Icon With the Sprint Sister

The updated design pairs dual-lace construction with a modern, soft-toned aesthetic for a fresh take on a classic silhouette.

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The Nike Sprint Sister reinterprets a 1979 women's track classic with a contemporary, low-profile design that exudes a delicate, ballet-inspired aesthetic. The sneaker features a basic canvas and suede design, mostly adorned in earthy 'Ridgerock' hues. A sharp "Sail" white Swoosh traverses the quarters, embellished with perforated ditsy patterns and motifs that impart nuanced texture. The design has a wrap-around rubber outsole that extends slightly over the heel and toe in matching Ridgerock, enhancing both durability and aesthetics.

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The most notable enhancement in this contemporary reinterpretation is the use of double-lacing; each shoe features two distinctively coloured shoelaces chosen from a playful array of “Ocean Cube,” “Dark Cinder,” “Sail,” and “Soft Pink.” This whimsical, customisable feature enables the wearer to explore colour combinations, effectively harmonising the sneaker's 1970s athletic origins with a refined, modern aesthetic.

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he Nike Sprint Sister “Ridgerock” will be releasing soon via Nike.com and select retailers. The retail price tag is set at $110 USD.