Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe White Gorge Green colorway (Image via Sole Retriever)

Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe "White Gorge Green" shoes: Where to buy, price, and more details explored

Modified Feb 05, 2023 11:08 GMT

The NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe is currently gearing up for an all-new "White Gorge Green" debut in the near future. The "Brown," "Rattan," and "White/Yellow" variations, as well as the restocking of the "Archive" color palette of the shoe, have already been introduced.

The most recent iteration of Tom Sachs' design will be shown in its signature White and Gorge Green color palette, giving it a basic yet sleek look.

Fall 2023 will see the debut of the Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe "White Gorge Green" colorway on Nike SNKRS, Tom Sachs' webpage, and at a few other online and physical retail outlets. For interested readers, the retail cost for the men's sizes is set at $110.

Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe “White Gorge Green” shoes are detailed with muslin and black hues

Here's a detailed look at the upcoming sneakers (Image via Sole Retriever)

Tom Sachs offers a different take on how we should approach sneakers than most people do, although exclusivity frequently fuels the enthusiasm surrounding footwear. In the 2010s, Tom Sachs first collaborated with Nike for the highly sought-after "Mars Yard," and then in 2022, he unveiled the NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe, a "boring" design that focuses on functionality over appearance. The silhouette, which has only been seen in a few colors so far, will don a "White Gorge Green" colorway for Fall 2023.

Additionally, Tom Sachs promised that the General Purpose Shoe would be offered in many more locations and with a broader selection of colors when he first unveiled the shoes back in 2022. The New York City designer certainly seems to have honored his obligations. Customers are now getting a sneak peek at some of the newest colors as they are being produced, including the Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe "White Gorge Green."

With the NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe, Tom Sachs rejected a trend in the shoe industry, which is ruled by vintage basketball silhouettes plus foam-based slip-ons. The shoe, which he even terms as "boring," is designed to be torn and worn out and frequently features shades that improve with age, much like vintage wine.

Gray and white hues dominate the major portion of the outer, with dark gray suede, white TPU, and white mesh popping out near the toe.

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Interestingly, the mesh, suede, and TPU structure of the design are all present. The eyestays are covered in more gray suede, and the tonal white tones of the lace set contrast with the muslin tongue flap and the sockliner on the shoe.

A black pull tab is located on the tongue flap, on the heel counter, as well as along the midfoot of the shoe. The iconic Nike Swoosh in a Gorge Green hue complements the other colors by being used along the midfoot. An outdoor-ready black rubber outer sole unit is mounted on top of a gum rubber midsole.

It's reported that another new "White Gorge Green" version of Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe will be released soon. Consider signing up on the Nike webpage to receive real-time updates on the release dates if you're interested in purchasing these shoes.

The "Rattan" hue of the silhouette was created in collaboration with Tom Sachs and the Swoosh design team, with the specified colorway debuting sometime in 2023's Fall season. Along with a plethora of connected retail shops, these pairs will be sold by the main e-commerce shops of Nike and Tom Sachs for around $120 as well.

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Atul S