Nike Covers The Shox R4 In Distressed Leather

The Nike Shox R4 will always feel undeniably futuristic, but technically speaking, the first Shox sneaker is now considered “vintage” by most definitions, now sitting... © Sneaker News, 2025. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us The post Nike Covers The Shox R4 In Distressed Leather appeared first on Sneaker News. The post Nike Covers The Shox R4 In Distressed Leather appeared first on Sneaker News.

The Nike Shox R4 will always feel undeniably futuristic, but technically speaking, the first Shox sneaker is now considered “vintage” by most definitions, now sitting a full quarter century removed from its debut. Thus, as we have seen countless times with models like the Dunk and Blazer, the retro runner is now getting a look that matches its age.

The Shox R4 shown here drops its tight-knit twill material in favor of a fully cracked black leather upper that spans the sides, toe overlays, and the top panel that connects the forefoot and heel. A mini Swoosh appears in white on the lateral side of the toe, while the Shox columns come in metallic silver with white bottoms.

This isn’t a pair for everyone, but if you’re into that avant-garde, experimental sort of aesthetic, look for men’s sizes to hit shelves in the near future. The Shox R4 generally retails for $155, though special-edition styles sometimes go slightly higher. See official retailer images below and check our Sneaker Release Dates page to browse more upcoming Nikes.

In other all-black sneaker news, the “Black Cat” 4s are coming back with Nike Air branding.