Quick Facts
- Nike revives the Field General 82, first launched in the early ’80s as a football trainer, with its wildest makeover yet: Snakeskin.
- Reptile patterns are trending across fashion and footwear, offering a striking but wearable alternative to neon and oversized designs.
- The Nike Field General 82 Snakeskin W drops Fall 2025 for $120 in women’s sizing.
The Field General 82 is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of Nike's most storied silhouettes. Originally introduced in the early ’80s as a lightweight football cleat, it eventually faded into obscurity until being revived in 2023 as part of the Beaverton brand's push to reintroduce gridiron icons. It's now getting its most exotic makeover yet with the Nike Field General 82 Snakeskin W.
It’s no secret that snakeskin has been having a major moment. Beyond handbags and jackets, the reptilian texture has slithered its way into sneakers from luxury houses and sportswear brands alike. Designers love it for the way it balances boldness with wearability – offering a statement look without resorting to neon palettes or overbuilt shapes. For Nike, it’s the perfect material to inject fresh energy into a vintage silhouette without losing its DNA.
On this upcoming release, the Field General 82 trades its usual leather build for a mix of suede and pony hair, completely cloaked in a reptile-inspired pattern. Black leather hits the tongue, collar, and Swoosh, while matching cotton laces keep things grounded. Below, Nike keeps things classic: a Gum Yellow midsole paired with the nubby Waffle sole, preserving the shoe's original gridiron attitude.
The Nike Field General 82 Snakeskin W is set to drop in Fall 2025 via Nike and select retailers for $120. It will be released exclusively in women’s sizing. For your best shot at securing a pair, download Sole Retriever’s mobile app to stay on top of the latest drops, raffles, restocks, and release news from across the ever-shifting world of sneakers and streetwear.
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Adam Cheung is a writer and editor who specialises in sneakers and streetwear. Over the past few years, he's curated features and guides for everyone from Burberry to Nike. Often travelling between the UK and Hong Kong, don't be too surprised if you find Adam anywhere else around the world taking street photography or feasting on the local delicacies.
