Nike Brings Its Iconic ‘Safari’ Print to a Massive 55-Sneaker ‘Electric’ Collection for the Olympics
Covering 32 sports across shoes including the Alphafly 3, Pegasus 41, Air Max Dn and more.
Nike has officially revealed its “Electric Pack” of sneakers for the Olympics, and it features a whopping 55 different shoes with the brand’s iconic “Safari” print.
Representing 32 sports, the Nike “Electric Pack” renders the ostrich print first introduced on the Air Safari in 1987 primarily in the brand’s vivid “Total Orange.” Running, basketball, soccer, skateboarding and more are accounted for, and a run of accessories also make use of the bright orange animal print. Many of the sneakers in the collection for had been leaked previously, but the full scope of the “Electric Pack” hadn’t been seen until Nike’s announcement Wednesday.
“We wanted to take something you wouldn’t think about in the context of performance — the Safari pattern — and create an artifact that signaled this new era of sport,” Caroline Abero, senior director of Women’s Footwear and Apparel, said in a press release. “We’re bringing sport and culture together on the playing field and creating a new look of sport for the next generation.”
For running, the assortment includes the Alphafly 3 supershoe, Vaporfly 3, Pegasus 41, Invincible 3, InfinityRN 4 — each of which place the Total Orange ostrich print on their respective midsoles.
Among the basketball sneakers are the G.T. Cut 3, G.T. Jump 2 and G.T. Hustle, which opt for a black and white “Safari” print decorating the majority of the shoes.
Nike’s soccer cleat (or football boot) offering sees the orange “Safari” treatment bleed over from the upper to the studded soles on the Mercurial Vapor 16, Tiempo Legend 10, Phantom Luna 2 Elite, Phantom GX 2 Elite and more.
Nike SB opts for more subtle colorways on the Zoom Janoski OG+ and Zoom Blazer Mid, while lifestyle offerings include the Air Max Dn, Air VaporMax 2023 and Calm slide.
The “Electric Pack” also caters to other sports including track and field, golf and tennis.
A selection of sneakers from the “Electric Pack” are available now on Nike’s website, with prices ranging from $55 to $300.
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