After releasing in two separate projects with Bode, Nike’s Astrograbber is finally rejoining the brand’s in-line catalog, with the first pairs arriving via SNKRS this week. Today, another standard-issue style has emerged, dressing the archival model in a black & muslin palette.
Way back in 1974, Nike introduced the Astrograbber to their performance shoe offerings. In response to the growing trend of Astroturf replacing natural grass in professional sports, athletes needed a new shoe that could grip the plastic material and provide better traction on the new surface. The Astrograbber was the Swoosh’s answer, hence the name, and was inspired by Bill Bowerman’s experiments with the iconic waffle sole.
The model was revived in early 2024 when Nike teamed up with Bode for a special capsule collection, and the two released another set of pairs early in 2025. This week, Nike has their first in-line styles of the retro shoes hitting shelves, and today, another pair has joined their Fall release slate. The latest look ditches the colorful hues of this week’s releases in favor of a simple, neutral palette. The upper comes in a crisp black leather with minimal stitching, while the rest of the silhouette comes in a creamy-white Muslin tone.
NIKE ASTROGRABBER “BLACK/MUSLIN” RELEASE INFORMATION
Nike is releasing their first in-line pairs of the Astrograbber retro tomorrow, though there is currently no set date for this clean black & off-white colorway. Originally designed as a turf shoe for football players, the silhouette now comes in premium leathers. Pairs will be available from both Nike and select retailers, and are expected to come with a $160 price tag.
Nike Astro Grabber
Color: Black/Muslin-Sail
Style Code: II1259-001
Release Date: 2025
Price: $160
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