Last year, Nike’s ACG team revived another of their archival silhouettes, the Rufus. The simple mule silhouette has quietly been hitting shelves in new colors since last Summer, and will continue into Fall 2025 with styles like this “Green Gradient” look.
Nike’s recent SNKRS Showcase events have been giving us valuable insights into what the Swoosh considers to be some of their seminal works, in addition to what to look forward to in the next calendar year. During one of these livestreams early in 2024, the brand showed off the ACG Rufus, a 2001 mule-style slipper from their outdoor division. The Rufus finally hit shelves in the Summer, giving us an excellent casual/outdoor hybrid shoe for the warmer months.
Since the return of the Rufus last year, the ACG team has quietly been pumping out new colors, trying out new materials and more. This week, we have an early look at a new style slated for release this Fall, in a “Green Gradient” look. The pair uses the model’s denim construction, using a solitary piece of fabric to create the entire upper of the silhouette. The color change starts at the toe in neon green, bleeding into a darker Kelly green towards the midfoot, and finally grey wrapping around the heels. This is mounted on a black midsole, with a final hit of Volt for the outsole traction.
NIKE ACG RUFUS “GREEN GRADIENT” RELEASE INFORMATION
Nike ACG’s retro release of the early ’00s Rufus slip-on will continue throughout the year, with this new style currently expected in Fall 2025. Dressed in its denim build with a green to grey gradient across the upper, pairs will be available from both Nike and select retailers for $110.
Nike ACG Rufus “Green Gradient”
Style Code: IB5843-300
Release Date: 2025
Price: $110
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