Nike ACG Air Terra Antarktik review

Who should buy the Nike ACG Air Terra Antarktik

This high-top Nike ACG Air Terra Antarktik could be a great pick for you if:

• You are into sneakers that have GORE-TEX and ACG detailing all throughout the upper for added designs.
• You want a shoe that is equipped with Zoom Air technology making it comfortable for long walks.

Style of the Nike ACG Air Terra Antarktik

The high-top Nike Air Terra Antarktik is inspired by the sleeves of the technical winter jackets. If you are going to glance at it, it looks like the Air Mowabb. It has a ripstop fabric upper with synthetic overlays that provide added protection and durability. 

The durable upper has a GORE-TEX membrane on the inside that keeps dry. Outside the upper is a durable DWR coating for additional waterproofing. It is designed with a hard rubber outsole with unique lug details that deliver an excellent grip on different surfaces. 

Notable Features

Nike ACG Air Terra Antarktick is one of the innovative products that are specifically designed and engineered for outdoor performance in all weather conditions. It features a weather-resistant upper that is equipped with GTX technology, providing foot breathability and keeping water out. 

The ripstop fabric upper has a synthetic mudguard that helps to keep debris and dirt out. Also, it highlights Zoom Air cushioning that provides a responsive feel and comfort for walking down the street in a blizzard or a weekend in the mountains. 

Finally, it also boasts a hard rubber outsole with an updated lug design that not only delivers excellent traction but also prevents dirt from clogging. With the Nike ACG Air Terra Antarktik, your foot is literally like wearing a jacket, which gives warmth and comfort on a cold day.

History of the Nike ACG Air Terra Antarktik

Nike has been offering explorers and city dwellers footwear that is weatherproof under its ACG line since 1989. The GORE-TEX upper and grippy outsoles have been present all the time in all the shoes. In the past years, the ACG line has taken a more lifestyle approach. 

One of its latest shoes is the Nike ACG Air Terra Antarktik, with the initial release date of January 16. It follows a broader drop on February 1 of 2020. With a high-top profile, it shares DNA with the Nike ACG Terra Zeherra but takes its weatherproofing to the next level. 

You can say it is a jacket for your foot. It is lined with GORE-TEX on the inside of the ripstop fabric upper. It features a Velcro strap for a snug fit while the additional lacing system provides support.