NikeCraft enters this project through the clear idea Tom Sachs holds about footwear as a daily tool. He favors a sneaker that supports movement, holds up under pressure, and avoids distracting from the work around it. This approach defines the NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe, known as the GPS, which the Tom Sachs Studio team has used as part of its uniform. The wider public can now access the same model in a Studio colorway developed after ten years of testing inside the workspace where Sachs works. Sachs frames the GPS through a guiding principle: make it as simple as it can be without removing the purpose that drives the design.
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NikeCraft centers its process on durability and long-term function. The line does not chase novelty for its own sake, it uses materials and construction that respond to active use and daily repetition. The GPS follows this approach through a knitted upper designed to feel open while still creating enough density to support everyday motion. This structure helps air move through the shoe while giving light rain less room to settle. It allows the foot to stay comfortable throughout extended wear and handles shifts between indoor and outdoor environments with steady performance.
Beneath the upper, the GPS uses a 3-piece molded cup sole that supports the shoe’s shape and stability. The rubber outsole gives the shoe grip and toughness. The soft gum rubber midsole provides a cushioned layer that works during long periods on foot. The EVA foam core rounds out the foundation, adding support while keeping weight balanced.
Sachs adds personal touches throughout the design. Blue nylon herringbone straps help the wearer pull the shoe on, giving the GPS a functional accent that stands out against the Studio colorway. On the heel, the debossed “NIKE” logo appears in the artist’s own handwriting, bringing a direct reference to the environment where the shoe developed over the past decade.
The GPS follows manufacturing practices shaped by athletics, where durability and clarity of function guide production. Sachs sees the GPS as part of a daily uniform. It supports the rhythm of daily life, whether the wearer moves through a studio, a workshop, or city streets.
Through this release, the public gains access to footwear once reserved for members of the Tom Sachs Studio. The GPS “Studio” edition reflects the same priorities that guided its original purpose: reliability, comfort, and clarity.
Name: Tom Sachs x NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe “Studio”
SKU: DA6672-200
MSRP: $109.99 USD
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy: Tom Sachs
