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Whether you’ve got a closet full of Dunks and Killshots or are just starting to explore the Nike archive, an updated take on a ‘70s distance running classic is a particularly stylish sneaker worth considering. That’s doubly true when it’s priced more than $40 less than usual.
Nike LD-1000 Sneakers are just $63 at Nike right now, a 40% discount off their normal $105 price tag. The price is good by combining an existing 24% discount on three colorways—olive check on bone, blue check on bone, and green check on orange—with the extra 20% off you get at checkout with the code SPORT. They’ve earned 34 five-star ratings out of 44 total, and shoppers say they’re “light and comfortable,” make for a “good everyday shoe,” and are like a “new and improved version of the retro Cortez.”
Nike LD-1000 Sneakers, $63 (was $105) at Nike
The most noticeable feature on these low-top runners is the dramatically flared heel, initially introduced to support long-distance runners, but now this shoe’s trademark. They have a breathable textile-and-leather upper, a rubber outsole with a waffle traction pattern, and a foam midsole. It all adds up to a particularly vintage-looking, very comfortable sneaker.
One satisfied customer wore these sneakers without breaking them in while exploring East Nashville. “I was on my feet for about 6 hours with no discomfort or pain,” they raved, adding that “it’s not often that you find a shoe that is this comfortable and simultaneously takes your look to the next level.” The LD-1000’s combination of “the classic look with modern comfort is unparalleled.”
Nike LD-1000 Sneakers, $63 (was $105) at Nike
While most folks would probably wear these more as casual sneakers than runners, one shopper called them “great for running” because they’re made of “soft, breathable material to keep your feet cool during a run and provide flexibility when needed.” They also highlighted the “great retro look” and “reasonably light” feel of the LD-1000s.
Nike LD-1000 Sneakers have the late ‘70s look that’s in style right now, with adequate comfort for all-day wear that never goes out of style. They’re worth considering at full price, but grabbing a pair for a little more than $60 makes these sneakers even more of a must-buy—at least until the discount, or Nike’s stock, disappears.
