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Nike Is Launching A LunarEpic Flyknit Without The Sock

When Nike’s R&D department unveiled the LunarEpic Flyknit earlier this year, which uses the same tall, sock-like upper as 2014’s Magista football boot, the model was dubbed a revolution in running shoes. Blame ‘athleisure’ if you will, but it was only a matter of time before sneakerheads began crying out for a way to wear LunarEpic’s casually. Answering the call of those who want the style without the burden of exercise, Nike has dropped the sock in favour of a more traditional shape for its latest launch, leaving us with the LunarEpic Low Flyknit. Don’t be mistaken, the modified edition is no less innovative. It features the same second-skin Flyknit construction, laser-cut Lunarlon midsole and pressure-mapped outsole. However, the trainer is packaged in a more everyday wearable style, across two blue colourways. Which means you can all go back to just paying for a gym membership, rather than actually using it. The LunarEpic Low Flyknit will be available at Farfetch from 30 June, priced £120.

Luke Todd

As FashionBeans deputy editor, Luke Todd is tasked with filtering through the latest from the worlds of fashion, grooming, fitness, technology and lifestyle to deliver an indispensable edit of the most stylish stuff. Along with working on the site since 2009, he has written for leading titles such as ShortList, Drapers and GQ Style Germany and has consulted for brands including Bulldog Skincare and James Harknett.