One of this Summer’s most anticipated lifestyle shoes is undoubtedly the Nike React Presto, a new model that combines the most identifiable aspects of both entities into one sleek silhouette. Set to release in a plethora of colorways beginning in May, this hybrid features a bootie construction with an exterior heel cage with a more anatomical design, suede overlays on the heel, and thick roped laces. The new midsole is comprised of the deep grooves seen in models such as the Epic React Flyknit running series as well the React Element 55/87 model, while the exaggerated heel nods to the Presto’s original design. For this debut series, Nike has opted to bring back some of the original characters from 2000; familiar picks such as the “Brutal Honey” and “Rabid Panda” are emblazoned with the illustrations on the insole, while some newer icons such as a Lava Lamp and White Ghost have emerged. See a quick overview of the upcoming React Presto here and stay tuned for a wider launch beginning in May.
