The Women’s Nike Gamma Force Further Capitalizes On 1980s Basketball Aesthetics

NIKE, Inc. is unquestionably a leader in the modern basketball space, but the Oregon-based conglomerate has long participated in the scene. Recently, the Swoosh brand (indirectly) unveiled a new silhouette – the Nike Gamma Force – that capitalizes on the trendy aesthetics of basketball footwear from the 1980s.

While reminiscent of silhouettes like the Air Force 1 (1982) and Mac Attack (1984), the unreleased model – a women’s-exclusive – bears sufficient resemblance to the ever-popular New Balance 550 (1989). A bevy of leather panels make up the sneaker’s upper, with mesh base layers visible underneath the ankle opening. A two-piece heel clip also joins the mix, doubling-down on the decades-old design language that has enjoyed time in the spotlight over the last two years. Underfoot, the sole unit couples fashion-forward style with performance-informed traction to create a solution appropriate of the Gamma Force, which brings the 80s to the modern day.

Enjoy product images of four debut color combinations ahead, while you wait to secure your sizes via nike.com soon.

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