The Nike Challenger is not the first running shoe Swoosh fans think of when they think of the 1980s. However, the Challenger was game-changing at the time, so much so that Nike has brought it back in all of its original glory for 2020.

Nike’s vintage catalogs have been popping up regularly in the SNKRS app over the past few weeks, acting as a not-so-subtle heads up about what the Swoosh has in store for the year. Most recently, the brand shared an inside look at an old-school Nike catalog from the 1980s, showing off a number of silhouettes for running, training, and basketball. Keen-eyed fans may have picked out the Challenger from this lineup, a retro running shoe shown in the first slide of Nike’s latest rewind. Now, just a few days later, the Challenger has resurfaced in an updated “OG” format, meaning the Swoosh is bringing back the vintage running sneaker for another round of releases. The next colorway of the Challenger OG to hit retail shelves will be the “Royal Blue” look, which covers the entire shoe in the heavenly blue tone, accompanied by white Swooshes and a sail tongue to complete the look.

NIKE CHALLENGER OG “ROYAL BLUE” RELEASE INFORMATION

Nike’s latest colorway of the vintage Challenger OG, this time dousing the silhouette in royal blue, has not yet been announced for release, though they are expected to hit shelves sometime in the coming weeks. Originally from the brand’s ’80s catalog, the royal blue Challenger will retain the same $90 as previous releases. Check out the official images below for a better look, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks for more Nike release news.

Nike Challenger OG
Release Date: Coming Soon
Price: $90
Color: Royal Blue
Style Code: CW7645-403