sacai x Nike VaporWaffle 'Sail Gum'

Description:

The Nike Vaporwaffle sacai “Sail Gum” continues the collaborative partnership between Nike and sacai, combining retro running inspiration with layered, reconstructed design elements. The sneaker features a soft Sail nylon upper paired with light grey suede overlays, creating a clean and understated base that highlights the silhouette’s experimental structure.

Tumbled leather Swooshes appear along the sides, while sacai’s signature doubled details—including stacked tongues, layered Swooshes, and overlapping design components—bring depth and dimension to the shoe. These reconstructed elements reflect sacai’s distinctive approach to blending multiple silhouettes into a single hybrid design.

Underfoot, the exaggerated stacked foam midsole gives the sneaker its recognizable shape while delivering lightweight cushioning and comfort. A gum rubber outsole adds traction and contrast, grounding the layered upper with a classic finish that complements the neutral color palette.

Released in March 2022, the Nike Vaporwaffle sacai “Sail Gum” retailed for $180, offering a fusion of archival Nike running aesthetics and sacai’s forward-thinking design philosophy.