Nike's Killshot 2 and Cortez Hit the Football Field

are set to drop a premium iteration of the in the back half of 2024, with the full-leather construction and fold-over tongue hitting the 80s sportstyle aesthetic raging through the sneakersphere. With the OG Killshot originally introduced in 1979 as a high-performance tennis shoe, the Killshot 2 shot the model into the lifestyle arena in 2009 via a collaboration with . Since then, it has floated in and out of Nike's catalogues, but with slim silhouettes making waves in recent years, the Swoosh are putting renewed focus into the model.

The upgraded design showcases acres of black leather with a sleek satin finish and double white stitching for added contrast, while ‘Baroque Brown’ gum rubber midsoles and clean cotton laces tie it all together. However, the standout feature on the Killshot 2 is the inclusion of the fold-over tongues embellished with a pair of classic debossed Swooshes, which evokes comparisons to the x collaborations. The design feature is typically found on football styles, and for Nike, this means models like the 94 and the Premier 3, but that hasn't stopped the Swoosh putting it on the tennis-turned-lifestyle Killshot.

There's no release information on this premium Nike Killshot 2 as of yet, so keep your eyes on Sneaker Freaker for updates.