Nike’s push towards circular manufacturing has taken another huge leap forward this season, with the unveiling of the ISPA Link sneakers this week. Built to be disassembled, the Link & Link Axis are coming soon.
Nike ISPA (Improvise, scavenge, protect, adapt) division has been leading the brand’s technological advancements for the past few years. This week, Nike unveiled the latest work from the advanced design team, which aims to bring Nike’s first fully recyclable, circular sneaker model to shelves. Known as the ISPA Link, the new silhouette comes in two forms, the standard-issue Link with a cut-and-sew upper, and the Link Axis, constructed with a 100% recycled Flyknit upper engineered specifically for the new model. Both shoes feature uppers that are easily removed from the recycled midsole unit, using a peg system, to help lock the shoe in place without the use of glues and reducing the amount of heating, cooling, and other high-energy processes used in the construction. Finally, the laces are the third piece of the puzzle, helping tie the shoes together, quite literally in the case of the Link Axis which utilizes a cage system to add more structure to the silhouette.
NIKE ISPA LINK & LINK AXIS RELEASE INFORMATION
The latest silhouette from Nike’s far-out ISPA team, the Link & Link Axis, have not yet been given an official release date. The Link is said to be making its debut in June of 2022, while the Axis variant is currently scheduled for early 2023. We expect these new ISPA models to come with hefty price tags, likely in the $200+ range, and release from both Nike and select retailers. Check out the official images below for a better look, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks for more Nike release news.
UPDATE 6/8/22: Nike ISPA’s upcoming Link sneaker has emerged in two new colorways this week. The modular silhouette is adding one style of the Link in black and grey knit with an olive green midsole, while the other comes in two-tone grey. The first pairs have also been announced for release, slated for June 22nd via the SNKRS app and select retailers.
Nike ISPA Link
Release Date: June 22nd, 2022
Price: $225 
