“Light Bone” Captivates The Nike Cosmic Unity 3

The ecologically minded kicks go totally neutral.

Matt Varga April 10th, 2024 (updated)

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The Nike Cosmic Unity line, introduced around the same time as their Space Hippie initiative, brings concepts of sustainability to the basketball court. With the Cosmic Unity proper the first ever sneaker in the Oregon catalog to tackle that prompt, successive silhouettes have attempted to improve on both parts of the equation, enhancing performance while maintaining a “green” profile. The latest edition of the Cosmic Unity 3 strips away almost all color, opting for a comprehensive “Light Bone” takeover.

While the exact hex codes may differ, that “Light Bone” off-white paints these from head to toe. “Dusty Cactus” provides the only pops of color, dressing three literal Swooshes on each shoe, as well as in slight accents within the “Space Yarn” that creates a Swoosh from the top-down view. The two pads on the outsole bear the geographical, seismic-like traction pattern we’ve become accustomed to, painted in the grey speckle that indicates their recycled rubber construction.

The Nike Cosmic Unity 3 “Light Bone” is expected to drop as a part of the Summer ’24 slate, carrying a $170 retail price. Enjoy official photos below.

Staying on Swoosh basketball, take a look at our latest coverage of Kobe shoes, including the Nike Kobe 8 “Hollywood Nights” set to drop this fall.

WHERE TO BUY

Nike Cosmic Unity 3

SKU: DV2757-008

RETAIL PRICE: $170

RELEASE DATE: 2024

US 2024

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in the music world, video editing and writing coverage primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers eventually led him to switching over to the footwear side of things. An avid collector, his time in the hobby stretches back more than a decade. Though always a contentious argument, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-up. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.