Nike's First Sight Noir is one of those shoes that looks like it should be running… but mostly it’s running on ideas. The forward-leaning shape nods to track starts, while the one-piece upper and sculpted midsole make it feel more like a design experiment than a classic trainer.

If you’re paying attention, there’s a lot to uncover. The exaggerated proportions and fluid lines have shades of Nike’s ISPA experiments and even early Shox stuff—where function and concept were always having a quiet argument. The circular heel cut-out and extended midsole aren’t just for show; they hint at a new way of thinking about how a shoe moves.

It’s not for the purist, but then again, that’s kind of the point.

• One-piece upper
• Lace-up fastening
• Heel cut-out
• Angular foam midsole
• Rubber outsole
• SKU: HQ2409-001