Nike’s latest winter boot has already been tested and approved by Olympic athletes. The ACG Gaiadome boots were designed specifically for Team USA athletes competing in this year’s Winter Olympics. Previous reports indicated they would never be available to the public, but leaked images suggest Nike has decided to reverse course and give the people what they want.
Made for winter conditions, the shoes boast rope laces and a Gore-Tex upper to reinforce its wearer's steps in ice and snow. The version pictured varies slightly from the ACG Gaiadome boot worn by Team USA. Meant to be accessible to all competitors, the Olympian iteration featured the brand’s FlyEase technology, which Nike has recently tried to implement more widely throughout its offerings. Each ACG Gaiadome boot worn by Team USA came with a zippered back entry and a no-tie, toggle lacing system for easy on-and-off. That tech, however, is nowhere to be seen on the version made for public purchase.
