Nike Initiator –Smog-Choked Ashes / Dark Obsidian / Smoke Grey Retro Running Sneaker

The Original Runner. Reborn in Haze.

The Nike Initiator is a late-2000s running silhouette that has found its second life as one of the most sought-after retro lifestyle sneakers of the decade. Built on a chunky, layered construction that defined the era of technical running footwear, the Initiator delivers an unmistakably vintage aesthetic with a wearability that feels completely current. This Light Bone / Dark Obsidian / Smoke Grey colorway — known in China as the “Haze Ash” (雾霾烬) edition — captures the muted, atmospheric palette of early morning fog: soft bone white, deep obsidian black, and cool smoke grey layered together in perfect tonal harmony.

Key Features

• Light Bone Textile Upper – The primary upper is constructed from a soft, textured light bone fabric that gives the shoe its signature hazy, washed-out base tone — understated yet rich in detail up close
• Dark Obsidian Leather Overlays – Deep obsidian black synthetic leather overlays on the lateral side panel, toe box, and heel provide structural reinforcement and a bold tonal contrast against the bone upper
• Dark Obsidian Nike Swoosh – The oversized, sculpted Swoosh in deep obsidian black anchors the lateral side with confident, era-defining Nike branding
• "NIKE INITIATOR" Tongue Label – White tongue tab with debossed dark "NIKE INITIATOR" text confirms the model identity and adds an authentic retro detail true to the original 2008 design
• Smoke Grey Round Laces – Cool smoke grey round laces tie the entire colorway together, threading through the bone upper and obsidian eyelets for a cohesive, tonal finish
• Chunky White EVA Midsole – The thick, sculpted white EVA midsole with embossed side paneling delivers the signature bulky silhouette of late-2000s running footwear while providing cushioned, all-day comfort
• Smoke Grey Rubber Outsole – Durable smoke grey rubber outsole with wave-pattern flex grooves provides reliable grip and completes the muted, monochromatic palette from heel to toe

Packaged in the iconic Nike orange box. Available in men’s and women’s sizing — the haze is calling.