So the opposite day, I bought the Nike Killshot 2 within the black leather-based colorway with black suede accents, gum sole, and white Swoosh.
I’ve owned different Killshots prior to now and most observe the identical shade sample: White leather-based, gray suede accents, gum sole, and a distinct shade swoosh: navy, crimson, inexperienced, white, and many others.
I’ve been out there for a black sneaker I can put on daily with informal outfits and once I noticed this, I knew I wished to get them.
So listed here are the professionals and cons based mostly on my preliminary impressions of the shoe.
Some Execs
Distinctive colorway
I’ve seen variations of the white Killshot 2s for years, and with good purpose. They’re a classically styled sneaker that pairs up completely with casualwear that leans a bit on the “fundamental” or customary aspect. Assume denims, T-shirts, button-up OCBDs, crewneck sweaters, and many others. It seems nice! Can’t knock that.
However I wished one thing that’s related, simply barely totally different. When the black colorway got here out, for me, this match the invoice.
The Gum Sole
I’m glad they stored the gum sole with this black leather-based / suede colorway. The blending of the black and brown tones is what sealed the deal for me.
It gave me Adidas Samba vibes, and I’ve at all times favored the best way the white 3 stripes seemed on the black suede with the gum sole, however I may by no means get into Adidas. Like, actually couldn’t get into them. Adidas sneakers are means too slim for my foot and really uncomfortable.
It’s Nike
A model I do know and love that places out sneakers for each attainable life and sport state of affairs and simply so occurs to launch a brand new type of their traditional tennis silhouette, what’s to not love.
The Worth
At $90, that’s an honest value for a traditional sneaker that also feels very of-the-moment and present, by way of cool issue… and that you may put on for years.
The Killshot, just like the Samba, is a kind of fashions which will wax and wane in recognition through the years, however they’re by no means out of fashion or fully unwearable.
I’m certain sooner or later, there will probably be specials and markdowns on this specific mannequin. I’ve seen gross sales on different Killshot 2 fashions prior to now, and you can most likely discover them on Amazon, Zappos, and many others.
I don’t suppose that’s the case but for this new mannequin, however I wouldn’t be stunned seeing them on low cost sooner or later.
So should you can await some future sale, certain, go for it. However for $90 to put on it now (assuming you’re like me and wished a black sneaker in your informal shoe rotation), I’d say go for it.
Some Cons
Longevity
Naysayers would possibly say that they received’t final so long as a “premium leather-based” sneaker that’s resoleable blah blah blah. Possibly that’s true, however perhaps it doesn’t matter.
I’m fairly certain these will final a very long time. Even longer should you care for them. I’ve seen some beat up Killshots on the streets of NYC, and so they nonetheless look good to me.
However should you’re nonetheless fearful about it lasting eternally, then simply discover ways to take higher care of your footwear—for starters, brush them with a horsehair brush every so often, wipe them down with a clear material, use sneaker cleaner, put shoe timber in them—and so they’ll final lengthy sufficient.
And actually, who resoles a leather-based sneaker? I’d love to listen to your story. I personal many premium leather-based sneakers and to be trustworthy, I’d do away with them and purchase a brand new pair prior to I might get them resoled or refinished. (Completely different story if it had been a excessive finish pair of costume footwear)
They’re barely slim
I’d say these really feel a bit slim to me. I don’t have a really huge foot, however it’s wider than regular, and I even have considerably flat toes.
I really feel the narrowness on my left foot, from the ball of my foot all the best way to the opposite aspect… which is sensible, since that’s sometimes the widest a part of your foot.
I walked for a number of hours in them at the moment. The footwear felt extra comfy the longer I walked, so both I used to be simply getting used to them or they had been beginning to break in. I believe basically, this silhouette is fairly forgiving, particularly in comparison with different sneakers and loafers I’ve worn prior to now.
So all this to say, you probably have a VERY huge foot, chances are you’ll must both measurement up, or attempt a distinct Nike mannequin.
Nike Killshot Outfits?
Unsurprisingly, it is a very easy shoe to put on with any casual-leaning outfit. Not solely this colorway, however the white / gray colorways as properly.
Right here’s a easy cozy black and white outfit I put along with these black Nike Killshots:
Updates after a number of extra weeks and months of damage
In order I discussed above, these Killshot 2s are nonetheless new to me. If I understand there are different issues price mentioning, I’ll you should definitely replace this text!
As of now:
- For type, they’re a 9 out of 10 (is something really a ten out of 10?)
- For consolation, I’d say 7.5 out of 10 (for now, on first put on)
I’m curious to see how the consolation rating modifications the longer I put on them. I’ll let you recognize right here!
