Matt Varga “Newness” has been Nike’s priority under the stewardship of Elliot Hill, a mandate felt throughout its sporting roster and especially influential in the realm of hoops shoes. The Nike Ja 4, KD 19, ST Charge, and countless other court-ready propositions communicate their futuristic goals from the jump. Yet sometimes it pays to not fix what isn’t broken.
The Nike GT Cut 1, returning to shelves just a few years after it took the hardwood community by storm in 2021/22, is absolute proof of that. So successful was the silhouette’s original run that it’s become a face of Swoosh Hoops for the second time in a decade, a tacit “signature” for Dylan Harper through almost half a dozen PE colorways and frequently factoring into seasonal collections under the sub-brand.
Even if the actual Nike Nationals event is in the books, having concluded at the end of July, Beaverton is tapping into that PE-to-public pipeline via an upcoming collection in its honor. After getting a look at the Sabrina 4 and A’Two included in the festivities, a natural tie between the girls’ exhibition and two of the foremost faces on Nike’s WNBA roster, the GT Cut 1 adds to the group. While the stealthy black and silver foundation here is one that the “Greater Than” model has sought out before, it’s the tropical blue/green gradient in the sole unit that adds energy and ties back to its aforementioned peers.
Interestingly, the Nike GT Cut 1 “Nike Nationals” was previously listed on U.S. retail release calendars before disappearing without a trace. It’s unclear whether this indicates a planned drop has been canceled, or if we should be expecting it to become a factor anew in the coming weeks. As we sort out the particulars around this shoe, catch official images below and watch our Sneaker Release Dates hub as we sort out launch info.
