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Nike Shox R4

The Nike Shox R4 is a running shoe that originally debuted in 2000. It introduced the brand’s new “Shox” cushioning system, seen in the four visible pillars on the heel. The Shox R4 is considered to be one of the most recognizable sneakers in history, and in 2018/2019 Nike has decided to bring back this classic in original and new colorways. See the articles below to learn the latest on the Shox R4.

Nike Shox R4

Nike Adds A Scaly Reflective Coat To The Shox R4

You might expect a sneaker category that receives essentially zero marketing to play things safe with clean, straightforward GRs while steering clear of anything too...

By Andrew Rizzo August 8, 2026
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Optical Illusion Art Covers The Nike Shox R4

Few Nike sneakers capture the energy of the 2000s quite like the Shox R4, continuing to enjoy renewed relevance thanks to a Y2K trend that...

By Andrew Rizzo July 16, 2026
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Green Camo Appears On This Swooshless Nike Shox R4

The Nike Shox renaissance continues with plenty of new styles for the summer months, now including an all-new Shox R4 with more than a few...

By Andrew Rizzo May 30, 2026
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The Nike Shox R4 Offers A Steely Front For Spring

Much as the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” methodology often pays off in sneakers, sometimes opting for the Costanza method instead can be...

By Matt Varga April 25, 2026
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The Nike Shox R4 Continues Latin American Tour With A Puerto Rico Edition

The Shox R4 is a prized possession across Latin America. Since its debut in the early 2000s, the springy runner has been a hot item...

By Sneaker News April 1, 2026
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Brazil Futbol Gets Their Own Nike Shox R4

Nike has found common ground between the Shox family and soccer aesthetics, most notably with the Shox Magia, which additionally tackled women’s fashion while it...

By Matt Varga March 23, 2026
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“Light Magenta” Drops Onto The Nike Shox R4

What once propelled Vince Carter to rim-shattering heights now propels Nike’s overtures to the women’s market. It’s a concept that remains just as bizarre today...

By Matt Varga March 3, 2026
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The Nike Shox R4 Gets Meta With This “Boing” Colorway

If the growing presence of existing designs like the Shox TL and Ride 2 didn’t convince you already, let Nike’s product innovation tell you that...

By Matt Varga February 2, 2026
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The Nike Shox R4 Gets Vintage In “Black Spruce”

Updated January 20th, 2026: The Nike Shox R4 “Black Spruce” is available now via Nike.com, retailing for $155 in men’s sizing. Hit the “Where To...

By Andrew Rizzo January 1, 2026
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