JONATHAN ANDERSON JUST TROLLED SNEAKER HEADS WITH DIOR — Quick Facts
The Dior Roadie is basically a $1,200 Nike Considered boot from 2005, remixed with suede and Dior's cannage pattern. Anderson's playing a different game than Kim Jones—less 'luxury Dunk,' more 'obscure Nike lore for sneaker archaeologists'.
Key Data Points
- The Dior Roadie is basically a $1,200 Nike Considered boot from 2005, remixed with suede and Dior's cannage pattern
- Anderson's playing a different game than Kim Jones—less 'luxury Dunk,' more 'obscure Nike lore for sneaker archaeologists'
- Nike Considered was ahead of its time (glue-free, sustainable, designed by Tinker Hatfield) and died in the early 2010s. Anderson just resurrected it.
Frequently Asked
- What is the Dior Roadie sneaker and how much does it cost?
- The Dior Roadie is Jonathan Anderson's first Dior sneaker, priced at $1,200, designed as a modern remix of the 2005 Nike Considered boot with suede and Dior's cannage pattern applied to the silhouette.
- What was Nike Considered and when was it launched?
- Nike Considered was a sustainability-focused sneaker line launched in 2005 by Nike with designer Tinker Hatfield, featuring glue-free and recyclable construction that was ahead of its time but discontinued in the early 2010s.
- How is Jonathan Anderson's approach different from Kim Jones' Dior sneaker designs?
- Anderson mines obscure Nike history with deep-cut references like the Considered line, while Kim Jones focused on luxury remixes of well-known silhouettes like the B23 and Jordan 1 over his seven-year tenure at Dior.
- Who designed the original Nike Considered line?
- The Nike Considered line was designed by Tinker Hatfield and a team of heavyweight designers when it launched in 2005.
- Why did Anderson choose to base the Dior Roadie on the Nike Considered boot?
- Anderson's choice reflects his thesis that Dior under his direction hunts for forgotten good ideas and makes them relevant again, proving the Considered line was ahead of its time by elevating it to luxury status.