Patrick Johnson 
It’s been over six years since Nike first partnered with Jun Takahashi, founder of Undercover, in an effort to redefine the way we look at running apparel. The frequent updates to the Undercover NikeLab Gyakusou Running imprint have featured an undeniable aesthetic quality that’s been as innovative as it has been head-turning thanks to Takahashi’s unique sensibilities and Nike’s need to always improve functional athletic apparel for everyday use.
In the latest piece for Nike News, Takahashi talks about how running is his biggest source of creativity. This time around, Jun skipped over incorporating the meditative aspects of running for a capsule collection that preaches functionality and comfort. The hope was that those inspired by high fashion would gravitate to the latest Nike Gyakusou Running Collection and carve out time for running in their respective lives in the same way that Undercover’s founder does. The tonal colors utilized throughout were inspired by both urban and natural landscapes as well as traditional shades seen throughout Japan’s scenery. Here two new colorways of the well-received Nike LunarEpic Flyknit appear featuring additional branding on the heel tab and a new supportive web overlay for additional water resistant aspects.
While most of the preview shots revolve around Undercover x NikeLab Gyakusou’s latest running apparel collection, be sure to check out the brief footwear teaser below and know that the entire offering will be available on Nike.com/nikelab and at select NikeLab retail locations on November 10th.
Source: Nike
Undercover x NikeLab Gyakusou Running Collection
Release Date: November 10, 2016
