Nike’s Equestrian Boot is getting its official first look courtesy of Kenyan rider Muthoni Kimani.
On a leafy hillside, Kimani gave an early look at the performance-minded boot in a matching training kit. Designed by Tobie Hatfield and Leo Chang, the silhouette features a full-length asymmetric zip, 3D textured shaping, and nuanced detail cues inspired by Maasai beadwork. Kimani’s personal lion-head icon is a stamp of authenticity not a designer-approved logo for hype.
Nike has dabbled in this space without much fanfare. In 2008, the Nike Ippeas Boot was launched with a Zoom cushioned sole and molded heel for Olympic Equestrian athletes. The new iteration is sleeker, sportier, and more intrinsically linked to an athlete’s story.
There is no word on a public release date, but Nike traditionally reserves performance-first shoes for the last possible moment before the Games. Keep an eye out for more attention—and potentially a retail drop—as LA approaches.
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