Quick Facts
- The Aritzia x Nike LD-1000 is the first collab between the two brands
- The sneaker is decked out in a full coat of weathered brown leather
- The only Aritizia branding comes from a four-leaf clover charm hanging from a top lace eyelet
- Expect a release on October 30, 2025
The push to bring fashion brands into the sneaker industry as partners and collaborators at major sportswear brands has become a hallmark of the 21st century’s flattening and intermingling of luxury and casual looks. After linking with Asics a few years ago, Canadian fashion brand Aritzia is back with another major sneaker collab that speaks directly to the brand’s everyday luxury ethos.
The Aritzia x Nike LD-1000 is the first collab between the two brands. Decked out in a full coat of weathered brown leather like a 1940s football or a vintage armchair. The distinguished look features soft premium leather on the side panels and a texture change to suede on the toe, lace panel, and heel. Branding is minimal with Nike logos in monochrome dark brown on the tongue and heel, plus a beige mini Swoosh on the lateral toe. The only Aritizia branding comes from a four-leaf clover charm hanging from a top lace eyelet. To complete the earth tone look, a gum sole leaves a waffle print behind with every step.
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