Women’s fashion has shifted from prioritizing chunky runners and “dad shoes” to “balletcore” as flat-soled minimalist designs have become the go-to for many. We’ve seen brands like adidas and Puma hop on this trend throughout the final parts of 2024 and this year, but now Nike has a new model that leans right into this trend — the Nike Astra Ultra.
Seen in a sleek Triple Black colorway, the Astra Ultra features a suede upper with a wavy linear pattern debossed into the suede to create a curvy midfoot design. An asymmetrical tongue and lacing setup leans slightly to the medial side. The laces are velvet, while the tongue comes in neoprene.
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