Stüssy and Nike team up again to close out the year with a new take on the Nike Air Flight ’89 Low. Now, decades into their collaborative partnership, the two brands continue to find sneakers to reimagine, this time with three new colorways. The duo kept the essence of the classic basketball shoe while adding stylish elements that catapult the sneaker right into modern times. I chose the white and pecan colorway to highlight this week, so let’s get into my last official “Kickin’ Facts” review before I hit you all with my top 10 sneakers of the year list.

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The white and pecan colorway features a smooth white leather upper with pecan-colored accents across the midsole, Nike Swoosh, and insole. A custom snakeskin-textured overlay with the Stüssy signature double-S logo adds a stylish flair that the original Flight ’89 didn’t have, elevating the sneaker notably. Additional details include a perforated toe box and side panels, embroidered Air Stüssy logo branding on the tongue, and Nike Air at the back heel. Lastly, one can’t forget to highlight the visible Air bubble heel in the midsole that provides the sneaker’s well-known cushioning and durability. Everything considered, the Stüssy x Nike Air Flight ’89 Low makes for a modern-day performance sneaker — one that you can wear on and off the court comfortably and stylishly.

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It has been a busy year for Stüssy and Nike, as the two brands released a few collaborative sneakers in addition to the Air Flight ’89s, including a Converse Chuck 70, a Vandal High, and an Air Penny II, each in multiple colorways, with more new releases slated for 2024. What are your thoughts on the latest sneaker collab from Stüssy and Nike? Which colorway would you cop?

The Stüssy x Nike Air Flight ’89 Low was released globally on Dec. 8 for $160 and is available now at stussy.com.