Nike Shox TL “Lyon Blue” sneakers: First look, design details, and everything we know so far

With its striking new "Black/Lyon Blue" hue, the Nike Shox TL is making a comeback and updating the silhouette's look.

This version features an eye-catching design that reimagines the original model with new details and vivid colors, as shown in official merchant photos.

Release details speculations, where to buy, and price

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The Nike Shox TL “Lyon Blue” sneaker is speculated to launch in all online and in-store retail options including Nike in Spring 2025. The retail price of the sneaker is currently set at $190, as per Sneaker Bar Detroit.

Sneaker design

The lateral and medial sides of the sneaker's foundation have a brand-new circular design that smoothly shifts from the vivid "Lyon Blue" at the midfoot to deep black near the heel.

A smooth, unified appearance is produced by the black coating that extends across the heel and the Shox pillars beneath the foot.

The Swoosh emblems and Shox branding use "Varsity Maize" highlights for a little contrast, giving the design a dynamic pop.

History of Nike Shox

Nike has a long history of creating iconic and well-liked shoe designs, but it has also produced a few outcast rebels that, in certain cases, gained popularity within specific groups and subcultures. One such shoe is the Nike Shox.

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The Shox was a controversial design that looked forward in both technology and appearance. Now that Nike is reintroducing the technology with an eye toward a fresh future for the silhouette, we took the time to examine the history of this unconventional shoe design.

The shoe's design was influenced by a space-age idea, and the design team drew inspiration for the details from space suits and other astronaut gear. The circular space shuttle rocket boosters served as design cues for the pistons.

Nike continued to experiment, and even after the first Shox shoe—which was eventually created by Eric Avar—was released just ten and a half years later, the design battle was evident in the shoe's still rather bizarre pillar design, which caused a highly contentious reception and made the Shox a silhouette for the courageous from the start.

Many designs and models that left more to be desired were produced as a result of the Shox technology experimentation that began in the 2000s. The Shox were already at odds with the fashionable aesthetic of the time, which saw an excessive use of plastics.

Shox did not attract as much traction from fans compared to other designs such as the Shox XT, Griffin, and Stunner. This was attributed to the sneaker's design.

When considering how much better the 2018 Comme des Garçons model fits in with the current fashion scene, the Shox TL, which was introduced that same year, was an example of how the Shox was ahead of its time, with its extra columns extending the entire length of the sole.

Some of the most unusually looking shoes can sometimes become our most favorite. We cannot wait for these to come out. Spring is going to be a great season this year!