Nike reissues original ACG LDV sneaker with modern updates

8 articles · Updated · GQ · Apr 24

The updated LDV features a classic yellow nylon upper, new ReactX foam, and a modernized waffle sole, retailing for $130 and available now via Nike and select stockists.
A cartoon sockliner illustration of the 1978 K2 summit team and a pink ACG triangle logo are included for the first time. An early Huckberry release sold out quickly, accompanied by a 30-minute ACG origins documentary.
Nike’s move celebrates the LDV’s historic role in outdoor adventure and marks a broader push to revitalize the ACG sublabel, known for blending sportswear design with performance hiking gear.

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