Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear) is Nike's outdoor, trail, and hiking sub-brand. Originally launched in 1989 under the leadership of footwear designer Peter Fogg, ACG produced technical outdoor footwear through the 1990s before declining in the 2000s. The brand was relaunched in 2014 under Acronym's Errolson Hugh, and returned to full Nike oversight in 2018.
The 1989-1999 golden era
Peter Fogg's original ACG produced some of the most technically advanced outdoor sneakers of the 1990s. Signature silhouettes:
- Air Mowabb (1991) — the silhouette ACG is most famous for
- Air Deschutz (1992) — trail sandal with strap system
- Air Terra Humara (1997) — technical runner
- Air Revaderchi — leather hiking boot with Air cushioning
- Air Khyber — Alps-ready mountaineering boot
The 1990s ACG aesthetic emphasized earth tones, technical textiles, and multi-panel construction — influences that remain central to outdoor-lifestyle design decades later.
The 2014-2018 Acronym era
Errolson Hugh's Acronym relaunch brought ACG into luxury sportswear territory. Silhouettes included the ACG Dog Mountain, Air Chukka Moc, and technical apparel drops. This era re-established ACG's cultural relevance among tech-wear and streetwear communities.
The 2018-present modern era
- ACG Mountain Fly (2020) — chunky trail runner with Gore-Tex
- ACG Mountain Fly 2 (2022) — iterated version
- ACG Mowabb OG retros — 1991 throwback
- ACG Kiger — trail runner
- ACG Watercat / Terra Kiger — versatile trail silhouettes
- ACG Air Deschutz Plus — modern take on the 1992 trail sandal
- ACG Air More Uptempo Outdoor — Basketball × outdoor crossover
- ACG Air Max 1 "Rugged Orange" — AM1 × ACG styling
Current position
ACG remains an active Nike sub-brand with premium outdoor-adjacent footwear. The Mountain Fly, Watercat, and Deschutz Plus have been the strongest commercial performers of the 2020s era. Prices range from $100 for simpler silhouettes to $200+ for Gore-Tex-equipped technical models.