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Looking to add some shine to your stride? It’s simple — look to a pair of Nike metallic shoes. The shiny sneaker trend is getting a reboot for the second summer in a row; this time reflecting Olympic medal finishes, from gilded gold, drippy silver, and rich bronze.
The metallic footwear trend reached its first peak in silvers last summer, as seen in chrome and foil-like finishes mirrored across collections at Prada, Simone Rocha, Amina Muaddi, and Nodaleto, before fall trends welcomed in warmer glints of gold and bronze on footwear. But, for summer 2024, Olympic athletes are forging their own runway and manifesting medals in Nike sneakers that are gilded in gold — take Sha’Carri Richardson who earned the titled of world’s fasted woman in Nike sneakers last year and just graced the cover of Vogue in reflective gold Nike shoes. Nike itself is going for gold, too, from re-releasing sandy-gold Nike Jam breakdancing shoes ahead of the sporting events to adorning the limited-edition “Olympic” Air Max 1 in Team USA colors and satin gold Swooshes.
It’s not often that trendy styles and everyday comfort meld together — but the silver lining is that Nike’s metallic shoes come in some of the brand’s most comfortable sneaker models, so your streetwear can still shine with your favorite Nike walking shoes, workout shoes, and running shoes. In fact, Nike metallic shoes are a viral trend of their own, with over 9 million views and searches on TikTok, likely due to the the sneaker authority’s wide variety of futuristic twists on classic models. Think: More subdued Swoosh flashes on running shoes like the InfinityRN 4, to silhouettes that look as if they were completely submerged in molten metal, like the Nike Air Max 97 sneakers.
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As far as we’re concerned, metallics are a neutral, so the possibilities are endless when it comes to Nike’s stylish sneakers. If you’re ready to slip into some silver and gold, keep scrolling to be in-the-know on the hottest Nike metallic shoes of the summer.
What testers say: I was skeptical at first but these shoes are amazing. They feel like you are walking on clouds. They are definitely good for someone with wide fit. I was looking for a real good walking everyday shoe and these fit that.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $160
What testers say: “Buy them! I love them. They are trendy, chic, and comfortable.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $111.97
Price upon publish date of this article: $140
Price upon publish date of this article: $93.97
What testers say: “LOVE. Super comfortable. They give a nice bounce to your step. I also feel so much back relief, compared to my previous walking shoes.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $160
What testers say: “I absolutely love this shoes. I wear them for long walks and they never make my feet hurt.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $120
What testers say: “I’ve never had Jordan 1 Lows before but I love these. They are very versatile! They’re easy on the feet, too. I can wear all day without any issue.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $125
What testers say: This is the best Nike shoe ever. First of all it’s very comfortable. I walked all day in Asia traveling and my feet never hurt. Secondly the grey/silver combo is so stylish. I can wear these shoes with leggings and socks or just about anything and it looks good. They’re very lightweight too, compared to other shoes. I always get compliments on them and bought my mom and friend their own pairs as well.”
Price upon publish date of this article: $110
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Olivia Cigliano is a Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD where she writes and edits shopping content on the best-rated footwear, TikTok style trends, and more. Olivia received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College, and her byline can be found in publications including Elite Daily and CR Fashion Book. Cigliano wrote the original version of this article on the best Nike metallic sneakers and updated the story with new releases from Nike in July 2024.
