Nike Designer Frank Cooke Previews the Foamposite-Inspired First Sight Shadow in Blue and Silver

The Nike First Sight collection is Beaverton’s futuristic approach to women’s footwear, blending sport-specific themes with formal footwear designs for three new silhouettes crafted for love at first sight. After getting a look at the debut Noir pair from the collection, Nike designer Frank Cooke gave us a preview of the second pair from the pack, the Shadow.

The Nike First Sight Shadow is a new take on the classic Nike Foamposite, taking the wavy armored look of The Swoosh’s late ‘90s basketball line and turning it into a slip-on silhouette with a series of bubbles on the back panel and an inner bootie that peaks through the toebox. Two colorways are shown in Frank’s photo, one in a royal colorway similar to the OG Foamposite One and a second silver version that adds to the futuristic look.

“The Nike First Sight Shadow is by far my favorite breakout shoe and better be in the top 10 for SOTY,” Nike designer Frank Cooke wrote on Instagram below previews of the blue and silver monochrome pairs of the shoe. “It gives you that nostalgic Nike basketball feel, super comfortable, and has futuristic design lines.”

The Nike First Sight Shadow will be released in Black Royal and Metallic Silver colorways Fall 2026 through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in women’s sizing, the retail price is set at $145. For all the latest Nike First Sight news and info, download the Sole Retriever App.

Zach Harris

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