Nike Basketball previewed its next generation sneaker on Saturday as WNBA All-Star Paige Bueckers wore a prototype at WNBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis. The shoe, a Nike GT Cut 4, has been a highly anticipated drop since the original GT basketball shoes dropped in the early 2010s. Bueckers stood out in the prototype’s vivid blue-purple upper as she played on the court on Saturday night. The shoe is the latest release in the brand’s Greater Than line of basketball shoes.
The GT Cut 4 design is notably aggressive and futurist in its approach. The left shoe Paige wore last night features jagged ridges and overlays wrapping around the upper, as well as an iridescent blue-purple upper. The shoe is a continuation of the DNA of previous GT Cut sneakers, but to a more extreme degree. The sharp design of the upper is accented by a foam midsole and low to the ground design. The shoe, based on the preview alone, seems to cater to explosive crossovers and quick play.
Nike has yet to release the shoe’s performance specifications. The one known is that it’s officially being called the Nike GT Cut 4. Previous iterations of the GT Cut series sneakers were highly praised for their cushioning and feel on the court. The GT line has seemingly accelerated with this debut in terms of innovation and design. Basketball greats, including Damian Lillard, have spoken highly about previous iterations of the GT series sneakers in the past.
Nike’s social media teased the sneaker by sharing an image of the shoe’s heel with the caption “Buckets incoming.” This essentially confirms the official reveal of the sneaker is imminent.
As of this writing, an official release is likely to be in late 2025 or early 2026.
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