Nike’s Futuristic Performance Sneakers Are Some of Its Most Intriguing Yet

Once again, the Swoosh proves its mettle as a trailblazer in the athletic shoe category with some groundbreaking hypercar-like footwear.

Nike G.T. Future Sneaker in orange, toe closeup

By Sean Tirman

Published July 9, 2025

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Updated July 9, 2025

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Nike is no stranger to innovation. In fact, it’s been a part of the Swoosh’s DNA since the brand’s first major release (Bill Bower famously used his waffle iron to make the now-iconic, aptly named Waffle sneaker outsole).

So, it makes sense that the Oregon-born brand would continue that trend with perhaps its most intriguing impending release, the Nike G.T. Future. This sport sneaker pushes the boundaries of design, tech and more.

Nike G.T. Future Sneaker family — The G.T. Future is kind of like a hypercar for the basketball court — and it looks the part, too.

Hardwood hypercar

It’s appropriate that Nike chose this trio of eye-catching colors for its G.T. (short for “Greater Than”) Future basketball sneaker, as it makes them look a lot like hypercars. It’s hard to think that wasn’t intentional, especially considering the tech under the hood.

The shoe is built on a trio of technologies. It boasts a forefoot Air Zoom unit, a full Zoom Strobel and a Cushlon 3.0 midsole. This combination allows for unmatched propulsion — essential access to both forward and upward motion and speed — on the court.

These are some of the sleekest, most minimalist sneakers Nike has ever made.

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That pairs with a unique sneaker shape, marked by a wide forefoot and heel, to increase overall stability and power generation. An interior bootie with a padded heel lock system is installed to further ensure stability and safety.

That’s all housed in a low-top silhouette with a sculpted, seamless design. It’s so minimalist, there aren’t even any visible laces. Even the instep vents are cleverly blended into the shoe’s curtain-like sidewalls.

The instep vents offer some breathability without sacrificing the overall vibe of the sneaker.

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More than footwear

While Nike has always been a sportswear brand, this shoe demonstrates its commitment to basketball, one of the sports that helped raise Nike to legitimacy and keep the sneaker brand in the game. In fact, it was debuted by Nike NIL athlete AJ Dybantsa and rapper Wale during the NBA All-Star Weekend.

But picking the right venue to show off this innovation is a number of steps down the line. The shoe’s development started long before its debut, with the feedback of athletes — girls, boys, women and men — playing a meaningful role.

[Nike] is betting its future on the people who matter most: those who actually wear their shoes.

Their input helped shape the shoe, figuratively and literally. It informed every facet, from the materials and technologies to the colorways. That’s a big deal, as it means the brand is betting its future on the people who matter most: those who actually wear their shoes.

The brand has struggled in this area, even recently. And this sneaker looks like a step in the right direction, no pun intended. Whether it catches on remains to be seen — it is still quite weird, so there are a few hills left to climb yet. Still, it could become another future icon, like the Moon Shoe before it.

Coming soon

The Swoosh has yet to announce when the Nike G.T. Future sneakers will be available or what pricing will look like. For now, the brand has said only that they will launch sometime during the holiday season. Stay tuned for more.