Key Details
- The orange, Nike branded Shai 001 appeared in Gilgeous Alexander's Oklahoma City locker during NBA Media Day, not on the court.
- A Nike logo now sits on the heel, the shoe's first branding change since his move from Converse.
- The photo was shared by @twoshai, showing the pair finished almost entirely in orange with matching laces.
Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s new Nike Shai 001 surfaced in orange at Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day, sitting in his locker instead of on the court. The pair was first shown in a photo from @twoshai; Nike has not announced a release date or price.
Shai Gilgeous Alexander left Converse for Nike earlier in 2026, and this pair suggests Nike kept the Shai 001’s name and shape intact rather than starting a new signature line. It follows the Converse Shai 001 Shroud “Shock”.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Nike Shai 001
Colorway: Orange
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA
Status: Reported (@twoshai)
Nike Shai 001 Design
This Nike Shai 001 colorway is finished almost entirely in orange, with matching laces and little contrast outside the heel branding. The shape stays the same low profile build and clean upper first seen on the Converse version.
How Does It Differ From the Converse Shai 001?
Only the branding changed. Nike added a logo to the heel where the Converse mark used to sit, and there’s no word yet on any other updates to the model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Nike Shai 001 Release at Retail?
Nike has not announced a retail release for the Shai 001. The only pair shown so far stayed in Gilgeous Alexander’s locker at NBA Media Day.
Did Shai Gilgeous Alexander Wear the Shoe on Court?
No. The orange Nike Shai 001 stayed in his locker during Media Day and did not appear on the court.
Is Shai Gilgeous Alexander Still with Converse?
No. He moved from Converse to Nike earlier in 2026, and this orange pair is the first Nike branded version of his Shai 001.
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Image via @twoshai.
