The Nike React Element 55 Gets Padded With Quilted Grids

Offered in two colorways.

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With the success of Kendrick Lamar‘s React Element 55 “KL,” Nike is offering two new variations for the silhouette’s growing line. Offered in hues of silver and black, the latest additions swap the traditional, one-dimension synthetic upper with all-over quilted grids, adding an extra layer of both physical and visual textures. Contrasting hits of black and darker metallic shades can be found on the silver iteration’s panel swoosh, tongue, eyestays and heel, while the black model opts for only a soft blue-gray touch on the panel check. Both options rest on speckled sole units and are finally tied together with tonal laces for a clean finish.

The Nike React Element 55 is available now on nike.com/jp for approximately $140 USD each.

In other footwear news, another pair of the ultra-rare Nike “Moon Shoe” is currently auctioning for $100,000 USD.

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