Key Details
Price: $130Style Code: IF2857-500Reported Release Window: Fall/Winter 2026
- The Nike ACG LDV takes its name from Long Distance Vector, tied to a 1970s summit of K2 that helped shape Nike's outdoor division.
- The “Monarch Purple” colorway pairs Monarch Purple, Bold Berry, and Purple Dynasty shades with Summit White and orange accents.
- The ACG LDV “Monarch Purple” releases Fall/Winter 2026 for $130 in men's sizing only.
The Nike ACG LDV “Monarch Purple” is a retro colorway of the sub brand’s Long Distance Vector silhouette, arriving as part of ACG’s broader relaunch this year. It swaps the model’s original outdoor tones for a 90s inspired purple palette, making it one of the more colorful takes on the LDV since it returned to shelves.
Long before it became a retail release, the LDV represented Nike’s earliest push into technical outdoor footwear, with roots tied to a 1970s summit of K2 that helped shape what became the ACG line. Bringing the model back ties this colorway to that history while keeping it current for anyone tracking Nike’s outdoor releases on the Sneaker Release Dates page. JustFreshKicks will track additional colorways as the ACG relaunch continues to roll out.
The Nike ACG LDV “Monarch Purple” Design
The upper mixes a light purple textile base with Bold Berry panels wrapping the toe, eyestays, and heel, while the Swooshes and heel tabs sit in a darker Purple Dynasty shade. Summit White covers the tongue and laces before carrying down to the midsole, and orange accents show up on the lace loops, tongue label, and an ACG logo embroidered near the heel. Underfoot, the LDV keeps ties to Bill Bowerman’s original waffle outsole design while adding ReactX cushioning and a thick black rubber outsole with deep lugs, worked through with purple and white sections rather than staying all black. Nike lettering is embroidered across the heel, and ACG graphics cover the insoles.
What Is the Nike ACG LDV?
The LDV, or Long Distance Vector, is one of the original models behind Nike ACG, with roots tracing to a 1970s summit of K2 that helped shape the outdoor division. This retro run brings it back alongside ACG’s broader relaunch.
Nike ACG LDV “Monarch Purple” Release Information
The Nike ACG LDV “Monarch Purple” releases Fall/Winter 2026 for $130 in men’s sizing. It will be available through Nike.com and select retailers, including Nikestore at launch.
Nike ACG LDV “Monarch Purple”
Color: Monarch Purple/Bold Berry Summit White Purple Dynasty
Style Code: IF2857-500
Release Date: Fall/Winter 2026
Price: $130
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Nike ACG LDV “Monarch Purple” release?
It releases Fall/Winter 2026.
How much does the Nike ACG LDV “Monarch Purple” cost?
It retails for $130.
Where can you buy the Nike ACG LDV “Monarch Purple”?
Through Nike.com and select retailers, including Nikestore.
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