Every year on April 15, every MLB player wears the number 42 in honor of the legendary Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in the league in 1947 by becoming the first African-American player to hit the diamond. His time with the Brooklyn Dodgers has inspired millions worldwide, and outside of baseball, Robinson was integral in the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century. Celebrating Jackie Robinson's legacy, Nike is launching a special colorway of Ken Griffey Jr.’s Nike Griffey 2 MCS Cleat.
Over the years, we’ve seen various Jackie Robinson colorways of Nike products, including the Dunk Low, Air Force 1 Low, and Air Max 1 ‘86 OG. On top of these lifestyle sneakers, cleats like the Air Jordan 5 Retro MCS PE, Alpha Huarache Elite 4 Low MCS, and the Griffey 1 MCS have all paid homage to Robinson. While most of these pairs leaned into his time with the Brooklyn Dodgers, this pair opts for a more universal celebration.
On the upper, we see a clean color palette featuring hits of photon dust, metallic silver, white, and black, constructed out of tumbled and smooth leather and carbon fiber. White much of the design sticks to a traditional colorway, the midfoot panel features Robinson’s number 42 plastered in various colors and fonts, inspired by all 30 MLB teams. Back on the heel, Griffey’s Swingman logo is embroidered in black, while the insole features 42 plastered in silver. Finishing the sneaker is the white foam midsole and black cleated outsole.
The Nike Griffey 2 MCS Cleat Jackie Robinson Day will release on Jackie Robinson Day, which takes place on April 15, 2025, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $160. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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