The Nike Cyber Monday Sale Doubles as a Lesson in Sneaker History

Nike’s LD-1000 is a revival of one of the brand’s original long-distance shoes. It was originally designed for ’70s track athletes, and is now ready for everyday wear.

A few factors can impact how comfortable a sneaker is, but none of those factors apply to the Vomero because it’s one of the most comfortable rides you could ever dream of.

These might look even better underneath a pair of washed jeans than they did in their original early-’80s heyday.

The Cortez has actually been around a decade longer than the Air Force 1, and somehow hasn’t aged a day in 53 years.

Before you get hung up by the category, you should know two things: 1) these have basically the same profile as the classic Blazer Low and 2) they’re way more comfortable.

The Shox NZ is nearly 25 years old and they still look like they’re from the future.

Some buttery-soft, cream-colored evidence that indoor soccer shoes shouldn’t be monopolized by a single model.

The Pegasus 41 was already our pick for Best Value at $145—now it’s more than 40% off its original price.

If you eliminate some of the contrast paneling on the Dunks—like these do—and just allow the Swoosh to do the talking, what you get is one of the more underrated white leather sneakers out there.

Lace these up while listening to a playlist of the best grime tracks from the 2000s.

Well, well, well, it would appear that another hard-working GQ favorite also happens to be a cool 25% off this weekend.

Nike went and made a carefully-cropped, delightfully-detailed, teched-out button-up that will put some far fancier, more esoteric iterations to shame.

Oversized and over-qualified for nearly all sweatpant activities, which is exactly what you should be looking for out of a pair of sweats.

I’m pretty sure this thing has more tech in it than the first four Apollo Missions combined.

Nike does some sneaky-good heritage clothing and these loose-fitting, hard-wearing fatigues—done in a subtle herringbone, just in case you were in doubt of the bonafides—are a prime example.

Is a barn coat the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Nike”? Probably not, but it doesn’t change the fact that this is a damn good barn coat with a cozy flannel lining currently selling for under $225.

When it comes to beating back the wind, fleeces can be hit or miss. This one falls firmly in the former, which makes it considerably warmer than the more porous ones and ideal in the blustery conditions you’d normally want a shell for.

This waterproof shell was built to tackle the oft-insane conditions found at Smith Rock in Central Oregon, which means that it should handle pretty much anything you have on the docket, too.

Not only are these featherweight and moisture-wicking, but they have all the pocket-space you could want.

If you’re into the idea of the Metcons but want a little more feel through your foot, the Free iteration is calling your name.

All excuses for skimping on socks seem silly when the drastic upgrade is under $20.

An over-engineered, deftly-articulated duffel only sounds excessive to someone who hasn’t enjoyed one—and this one hits as high on both of those axes as you can imagine.

There’s so much external storage on this thing that you could theoretically load up for the day without unzipping the main compartment once.

$26 won’t get you Dominos delivery in this day and age, but it will get you some of the most well-loved fitness tights on the market.

The Brasilia is one of the most popular gym bags in Nike’s arsenal. It has easy access pockets, mesh side pockets, and more.