Nike - General Purpose Shoe 'Demerits' Black / White Low Top Sneakers

The unisex Nike General Purpose Shoe in Demerits channels Tom Sachs' rebellious design philosophy through a concept built around testing limits and challenging convention.

The name references the school “demerits” Sachs recalls receiving after wearing soccer shoes to class instead of the required all-black dress shoes. His solution, colouring in the white Swoosh with a marker, became the starting point for a broader idea: accept the penalties of pushing boundaries, remember them and wear them with pride.

Style the NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe with relaxed denim, utilitarian trousers or workwear-inspired layers to complement its irreverent, rule-breaking spirit. Keep the outfit functional and understated, allowing the concept-driven design to remain the focal point.