Even if you weren’t around the sneaker game in the 2010s, you know that Tom Sachs’ Mars Yard sneaker with Nike is one of the most sought-after releases of the last decade. The original and the 2.0 versions are one of a few sneakers that the culture wholeheartedly agrees deserve the coveted “grail” status. After a rocky last two years for Tom Sachs, he has officially unveiled the Mars Yard 3.0.
To provide some context as to what has taken Sachs and Nike so long to launch the pair initially slated to release during the Holiday 2023 season, Tom’s relationship with The Swoosh was put on hold following a story from Curbed that accused Sachs of a toxic workplace. The accusations went further than that, including Nazi imagery and sexual comments made to workers. Still, after the relationship was put on hold, Nike resumed the partnership, stating, “Tom has demonstrated and recommitted to fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity. We can confirm that our work with Tom will continue, and this next chapter of NikeCraft will uphold our shared passion for team, product, and storytelling excellence. More details to come in 2025.”
