words // Zac Dubasik
Unlike the early days of NIKEiD, when they were few options for each shoe, and even few models available to customize, there are now more choices than ever – from models, to colors, to materials, and even the occasional performance-based choice. With new models and options being added all the time, today, we are taking a look at our 10 favorite sneakers available on NIKEiD right now. Let us know if you’ve designed any of these already, and share your creations with us.
Shoe: Zoom Stefan Janoski
Base Price: $115
With upper material choices like graphic canvas, suede and full grain leather, there are a ton of different aesthetic options you can achieve with the Janoski on iD. But you can also add performance options like a padded tongue, and Hyperscreen reinforcements with certain materials.
Shoe: Roshe Run
Base Price: $115
With the Roshe Run’s minimal and simplistic upper, it seems tailor made for NIKEiD. And unsurprisingly, it offers multiple upper options like the standard mesh, as well as graphic-based riptop nylon.
Shoe: Blazer Low Premium
Base Price: $125
NIKEiD shoes with the ‘premium’ tag typically offer more materials options than others, and the Blazer Low is no exception. It can be created using suede, full grain, denim, canvas, and even graphics. You can also add a standard Swoosh, one made of pony hair, or even a perforated version.
Shoe: Free Run 2
Base Price: $135
The Nike Free Run 2 may have been the shoe of the summer a few years back, but it continues to be popular today. And while there are still occasional drops of new colorways, creating your own may be the best option.
Shoe: Air Max 1
Base Price: $135
When it comes to running shoes, there’s no doubt as to the Air Max 1’s status as a classic. In addition the standard version, you can also create your own Fuse and Lunar editions.
Shoe: Air Force 1 Low
Base Price: $140
Years back, when the AF1 hit iD for the first time, it cost $300 and required an invitation to even order a pair, which makes today’s easy accessibility and more accessible price seem like a steal. A premium version is available too, with many more options in the materials department, but it’ll cost you more.
Shoe: Air Flight 89
Base Price: $145
We may never see an actual retro Air Jordan on NIKEiD, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. But it does mean that the close sibling to the Air Jordan 4, the Air Flight 89, might be the closest we get.
Shoe: Free OG 2014
Base Price: $145
Not many shoes can claim to have been on NIKEiD with they originally released, as well as when they’ve retroed, but we are glad to see the shoe that started it all with Free return to iD.
Shoe: KD 7
Base Price: $195
With options practically begging you design your own Yeezy colorway, thanks to the shoe’s similar design to the Kanye model, the KD 7 hit iD before it was even available in stores. Check out some of the #BADD35T kicks that fans have already started receiving.
Shoe: Kobe 9 Elite Low
Base Price: $245
Frustratingly, the first Elite editions of the Kobe 9 low to drop were part of a non-performance based HTM collaboration. But now, fans disappointed by the height of the 9, can get a low-top edition with all of the bells and whistles.
