Matt Varga Nike brought the Field General from 0 to 100 in record time. Though it took the Union LA collaboration kicking down the door on the model’s potential for the floodgates to truly open, the Swoosh has dotted its seasonal catalogs with countless renditions of the erstwhile gridiron silhouette. Rather than the reigned-in looks that you could’ve plausibly spotted on 70’s pros like Dan Fouts, the Nike Field General now pulls from 80s era Zubaz looks with a “Zebra Hair” variation.
While there’s crossover in the animal kingdom inspo between the two, there’s no denying that the Nike Field General’s version of “Zebra Hair” comes with a more refined atmosphere than that tailgate wear. Utilizing earnest synthetic hair throughout the upper is the foremost way in which this shoe accomplishes that, but the grounded trim that surrounds those textures goes a long way as well, utilizing black leather liners and Swooshes to pair with similarly nocturnal rubber outsoles. If you’ve been plugged in to our coverage, you may note how this colorway partially apes others in the catalog and industry as a whole, functioning as a “CDG Field General at home” or an alternative to the breakout success of the “Cheetah” Samba.
In our view, there’s enough distinction to let this colorway succeed on its own merits. If you’re inclined to agree, look for the Nike Field General 82 “Zebra Hair” to release sometime in the Fall/Winter 2025 window, retailing for $120 exclusively in women’s sizing.
WHERE TO BUY
Womens Nike Field General 82
US 2026
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