Nike Shox Ride 2 Midnight Navy IO1449-025

The Nike Shox Ride 2 has mixed several mold-breaking looks into its renewed run, but that’s not to say established retro aesthetics have been absent entirely. Exhibit A; this Fall/Holiday 2025 release that might just conjure thoughts of one of the world’s most meme-ified “dad shoes.”

Adopting a palette known well by weekend grillers and corny joke makers, the Shox Ride 2 here takes after the infamous Air Monarch with a “Photon Dust/Midnight Navy/Metallic Silver/Anthracite” colorway. It’s unlikely the resemblance is intentional, but it’s there nonetheless. The “Midnight Navy” color appears notably on the Swoosh, Shox pillars, and Air cushioning in the forefoot, while “Metallic Silver” overlays wrap a neutral mesh base.

The Nike Shox Ride 2 “Photon Dust/Midnight Navy/Metallic Silver/Anthracite” releases Fall/Holiday 2025 for $190; see official images below if you’re considering copping.

Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.