RTFKT, the web3 brand that became a part of the Nike team last year, is looking to expand into the offline world. Images obtained by NiceKicks look to show that RTFKT and Nike are gearing up for another launch. RTFKT and Nike recently joined forces for their CloneX collection, including designs from the legendary Takashi Murakami. The CloneX collection looks to be just the tip of the iceberg.
Despite using the Air Force 1 silhouette for their CloneX collection, this upcoming sneaker is an entirely new build using Nike’s electronic lacing Adapt technology. The silhouette looks similar to the Nike PG 1 with two enlarged crossing straps. The sneaker’s gray build and blue speckled midsole invoke the classic Nike Air Mag from Back to the Future look. Other details include binary code on the heel counter as a nod to their web3 beginnings and “CRYPTOKICKS iRL” and “RTFKT” near the toe box.
The upcoming RTFKT Cryptokicks iRL features a wealth of innovative technology including Nike’s self-lacing ADAPT technology, enhanced lighting, haptic feedback, gesture control, walk detection, app connectivity and much more. The sneaker pairs via Bluetooth to the Cryptokicks iRL app for an interconnected crypto experience.
The app also allows users to customize the sneakers lights including turning them off entirely. The sneaker comes with a wireless adapter for charging the sneakers as well as being equipped with RTFKT’s WM NFC chip that allows for NFC-NFT linking and NFC-NFT authentication. The upcoming sneaker comes in four colorways including “BLACKOUT,” an entirely black option, “ICE” a white colorway white teal blue speckles to match the icy translucent outsole, “STONE,” which features a tan build with blue speckles on the midsole, and a glitched out colorway with iridescent straps called “SPACE MATTER.”
How do I get a pair?
The drop will happen on https://rtfkt.com/.
There will be a private mint for Lace Engine NFT holders beginning on 12 Dec, 10:30 AM EST. If you hold a Lace Engine NFT, you can mint before and during the public mint, until supply lasts.
The draw registration, for the public mint, will be open from 7 Dec, 11 AM EST to 9 Dec, 11 AM EST. To enter the draw, you need to have an RTFKT account, a cryptocurrency wallet supported by WalletConnect, at least .5 ETH in your wallet and a US shipping address. This drop is US shipping only. Only 1 entry per unique RTFKT account and wallet address will be allowed. The sneakers will be delivered in May 2023.
Create an RTFKT.com account here: https://rtfkt.com/register/
Learn more about how to create a wallet and supported wallets on WalletConnect here: https://walletconnect.com/
Draw link here: https://rtfkt.com/
What is the price?
Final ETH prices will be adjusted regarding ETH/USD value the day of the mint. The ETH prices will reflect the below USD prices.
Image via NiceKicks