Nike GT Future "Bred" – First Look at the Holiday 2025 Drop with Performance Details

The Nike GT Future gets a new tease with a striking "Bred" (black/red) colorway—marking a bold fusion of performance and lifestyle DNA. As Nike's latest innovation in the "Greater Than" basketball line, the GT Future pairs advanced underfoot technology with a head-turning, futuristic form designed for athletes looking to take their performance to new heights.

This silhouette revives the Foamposite-inspired design, but reimagined with modern rails and sleek, no-sew construction. The GT Future continues Nike's campaign to highlight the sneaker's release via partners and employees, including sneakerhead legend Wale and Jordan Brand's Frank Cooke.

🏀 Performance Innovation

According to designer Jason Petrie, "The GT Future is a new, radical, Nike-only expression of innovation, materials and form — built for the next generation. The shoe is designed to evoke emotion and promote performance with incredible bounce, a great ride and a super clean look, ushering in a new era of possibility for today's young hoopers."

The GT Future emboldens athletes to take flight through Nike Basketball's most advanced underfoot technology:

• Forefoot Air Zoom Unit: Provides explosive propulsion and quick-twitch responsiveness
• Full Zoom Strobel: Delivers unmatched energy return across the entire footbed
• Cushlon 3.0 Midsole: Offers lightweight cushioning and support for confidence on every play

This combination of innovations provides hoopers the propulsion, confidence and support to use their bounce to their advantage, from tip-off to the final buzzer. The propulsive feeling powers quick and powerful first steps while helping hoopers get up for 50/50 balls and highlight-reel finishes.

🏗️ Design & Construction

The silhouette's form is strategically angled underfoot and wide in the forefoot and heel, where hoopers require stability and generate most of their power. An interior bootie with a padded heel lock system keeps athletes' feet locked in place, no matter the pace of their play.

These Nike innovations come together in a low-top silhouette built for standout performance and style, with a sculpted, industrial design and ultramodern, seamless feel that appeal directly to the next generation of hoopers.

"The GT Future has both the next-level Nike performance innovation and the wow factor of a spaceship or a new sports car," says Petrie. "The shoe is evocative, futuristic and designed to connect directly with the next generation of hoopers — so when they put it on, they feel bouncy, fast and like they're the freshest kid on the court or in class."

📅 Release Date & Price

• Release Window: Holiday 2025
• Retail Price: $190 USD
• Colorway: "Bred" (Black/Red/White)
• Availability: nike.com and select retail locations

🎯 Culture & Impact

The GT Future, first debuted by Nike NIL athlete AJ Dybantsa and rapper Wale during NBA All-Star Weekend, reflects Nike's unparalleled commitment to basketball, its athletes and the culture of the game. As Ross Klein, Senior Director of Men's Basketball Footwear Product Design, explains:

"The idea behind the GT Future was to create something meaningful: a reflection of where the game is going and who it's being shaped by. Our team set out to blend performance, style and culture in a way that feels honest to the athlete and true to the world they move through. We took time to understand what today's athlete needs, how they think, how they play, and how they express themselves beyond the court. This shoe is made for that rare kind of player who doesn't just play the game — they feel it, shape it and push it forward."

By committing to listening to the voices of athletes across all levels—from the EYBL to the highest levels of the game—Nike is creating the future of basketball footwear with industry-leading silhouettes that accentuate the way athletes use their athleticism as their competitive advantage.