Daniel Craig and Nike Trainers, A Longstanding Relationship

As many or us who follow his personal style know, Daniel Craig certainly loves Nike when it comes to casual footwear. From the mildly controversial Air Articulate II's in Casino Royale, to the charmingly ugly Air Max 90 Premiums of today, his affinity for the brand has covered a lot of ground. Though he has occasionally opted for trainers made by other brands such as Adidas or Hummels, he seems to prefer Nike above all else. It's a topic that somewhat interests me, and I've been considering getting a pair of those 90 Premiums he wore at the New Yorker Festival, so here's a pictorial history of Dan and his trainers of choice.

Back in 2006, it was somewhat contentious to include these in the Venice scenes of Casino Royale:

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Questions were raised over the 'Bond-appropriate' nature of wearing trainers and making them canon, but over time I feel people grew to like them, or didn't actually care much as you can't really see them in the film. They're quite rare and surely must be coveted by those who have a pair in their collection.

Not long after, sometime in 2007 or 2008, he was spotted in LA sporting these Toki Hi-Tops in navy suede with pink bottoms, a pair I personally find much more aesthetically pleasing that the Articulates:

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They still pop up periodically on the grey market, and I've come quite close to grabbing them a few times, only to opt out at the last minute (I have a complicated time accepting trainers into my wardrobe). This is a similar pair I've never bothered positively ID'ing:

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Over the coming years he was often spotted wearing a pair of Nike Air Pegasus 83's while going to, and coming back from a workout, or just out shopping with his wife. Credit where it's due, I learned what these were from that thread we had on his personal style a while back, HarveyMushman was the one who ID'd these:

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In the days of 2010-11, he moved into the realm of higher tops, with his Sweet Classic High's in the 'dark obsidian/yellow' colourway (photocred to Sruzgar on the 3rd image). These are my favourite pair he's worn, and would love to buy them if anyone happens to have a pair in 11/11.5/12 they don't need anymore -{ :


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This brings us to the last several years in which Dan has proudly sported a few pairs of Nike Air Max's, the 90 Sneakerboots and 90 Premiums. These are probably the most bold choices he has made in regards to his footwear, as the shape and silhouette definitely stand out in a way that makes them impossible to miss:


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I can't tell if he's trying to make a statement with these, or if he's at a point where comfort trumps all, but they've definitely become a hallmark of his. He sometimes wears them in outfits that I would describe as 'bold':

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But I don't think they look outright bad. Like I said I'm seriously considering grabbing a pair of the 90 Premiums in Ale Brown, but am worried I won't wear them enough. My office is fairly lax on footwear policy, but I feel most of my outfits just work better with ankle boots. Or if I want to look more rugged I'll opt for my Red Wing Iron Rangers. The Sweet Classic High's are what I find most aesthetically pleasing but they're impossible to find in the right colourway these days.

Here's a selection of bonus pics from the years. I hope everyone has enjoyed this, and if not I apologize for the obscenely long post with so many images to load.

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I believe he's wearing Nike's here, but I've never ID'd them. He's also wearing a Liverpool FC training shirt they gave him with 'DC' on the chest. I guess he'll Never Walk Alone in his Nike's:

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Comments

  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    Actually picked up the Nike Air Max's the morning after seeing him at the NYC film festival, not my usual style but very comfy nonetheless.
  • ExpatJBExpatJB HoustonPosts: 752MI6 Agent
    Nice work! -{

    I have the Toki hi tops in that colour way and have made a few Nike id skateboarding customs in similar colours too. Go well with anything blue.
    Dont wait for your ship to come in. Swim out and meet the bloody thing.
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    I have the Nike Sweet Classic Highs and Nike Ale Browns however really after the Nike Air Max 90 Sneakerboots
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  • CommandantCommandant Posts: 1,367MI6 Agent
    Thank you for this very interesting review.
    Can someone help me to spot what he is wearing on the pic?

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  • Awilliams007Awilliams007 Posts: 332MI6 Agent
    Commandant wrote:
    Thank you for this very interesting review.
    Can someone help me to spot what he is wearing on the pic?

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    I believe they may be Nike free run 2's in all black. Retail £69.99 possibly in the U.K.? Can't definitely remember.
  • sruzgarsruzgar Welcome to ScotlandPosts: 1,468MI6 Agent
    JMac88 wrote:
    This is a similar pair I've never bothered positively ID'ing:

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    These are the Sweet Classic High's in the 'dark obsidian/yellow'
  • JMac88JMac88 Posts: 279MI6 Agent
    Thanks for the responses everyone. Sruzgar, I don't know why it didn't occur to me that those were the sweet classic's, but that's totally what they are.

    And thanks nafets47 for the link, I've had those on my watch list for a while now!
  • CommandantCommandant Posts: 1,367MI6 Agent
    Commandant wrote:
    Thank you for this very interesting review.
    Can someone help me to spot what he is wearing on the pic?

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    I believe they may be Nike free run 2's in all black. Retail £69.99 possibly in the U.K.? Can't definitely remember.


    Thank you Awilliam007!
  • JMac88JMac88 Posts: 279MI6 Agent
    Can anyone speak for the sizing of the Sweet Classic Highs? I am looking at a few pairs right now on ebay I want to get, but don't know what the width it like. They look rather narrow and usually with Nike I always go at least a half size up. I even went a full size up with the free run 5.0's. I have thick and wide feet.
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    I simply grabbed my usual size in Nikes
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  • JMac88JMac88 Posts: 279MI6 Agent
    edited November 2016
    Good lord you guys, I've made a new (to me) discovery. DC's love for the Air Max goes back to at least 2010. Through googling around, as one does on a Friday evening, I came upon some photos of Dan on a break from filming something in Toronto in 2010 (Dream House maybe?)

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    He appears to be wearing the Air Max 1 Essential's, in a colourway still available on fleebay! The biggest difference I can see is that most pairs I see on the grey market have orange writing for the Nike highlights, where as Dan's are red.

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    Then again we're looking at a pretty mediocre quality pic from 6 years ago (yikes, 2010 was that long ago :# ...) So perhaps his were also orange.
  • Bond_AmbitionsBond_Ambitions Melbourne, AustraliaPosts: 459MI6 Agent
    I manged to find some more info on these, the model is described as 'Air Max 1 Patta Corduroy', colourway: DRK OBSDN/TM GRN-CNCD-SPRT RD
    Released in November 2009, they were a 5th anniversary special edition celebrating the collaborative partnership between Nike and a Dutch boutique known as 'Patta'
    they feature a multitude of materals; Corduroy, denim, nubuck and more

    the exact SKU is 366379 400

    From what I've learned these were a pretty expensive pair at the time of release, at the moment they look to be going for upwards of $900 - Yikes!! :#
    JMac88 wrote:
    Good lord you guys, I've made a new (to me) discovery. DC's love for the Air Max goes back to at least 2010. Through googling around, as one does on a Friday evening, I came upon some photos of Dan on a break from filming something in Toronto in 2010 (Dream House maybe?)

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  • drum007drum007 New York, NYPosts: 684MI6 Agent
    One more here. Maybe an Air Force model?


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  • JMac88JMac88 Posts: 279MI6 Agent
    I manged to find some more info on these, the model is described as 'Air Max 1 Patta Corduroy', colourway: DRK OBSDN/TM GRN-CNCD-SPRT RD
    Released in November 2009, they were a 5th anniversary special edition celebrating the collaborative partnership between Nike and a Dutch boutique known as 'Patta'
    they feature a multitude of materals; Corduroy, denim, nubuck and more

    the exact SKU is 366379 400

    From what I've learned these were a pretty expensive pair at the time of release, at the moment they look to be going for upwards of $900 - Yikes!! :#

    Oh wow, good job! Amazing detective work. I noticed these are still out there, but as you said, insanely expensive. I found some on ebay for $1000 USD. I wonder if DC was a fan of that boutique, or if he just appreciates the obscure rarity of them.
  • Bond_AmbitionsBond_Ambitions Melbourne, AustraliaPosts: 459MI6 Agent
    JMac88 wrote:
    Oh wow, good job! Amazing detective work. I noticed these are still out there, but as you said, insanely expensive. I found some on ebay for $1000 USD. I wonder if DC was a fan of that boutique, or if he just appreciates the obscure rarity of them.

    More than likely they were given to him courtesy of Nike and he liked them enough to wear 'em out. Its pretty well known for big fashion brands to "donate" their products to celebrities for exposure purposes.
  • apple8apple8 London,UKPosts: 140MI6 Agent
    JMac88 wrote:
    Oh wow, good job! Amazing detective work. I noticed these are still out there, but as you said, insanely expensive. I found some on ebay for $1000 USD. I wonder if DC was a fan of that boutique, or if he just appreciates the obscure rarity of them.

    More than likely they were given to him courtesy of Nike and he liked them enough to wear 'em out. Its pretty well known for big fashion brands to "donate" their products to celebrities for exposure purposes.


    I agree, Jude Law is the same always in Nike, probably a sponsorship as neither actor wears other 'sports' trainers only high end designers
  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    DC was wearing New Balance a few months back :)
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  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    Yup. He wore them to the gym again a few days ago in NYC
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  • apple8apple8 London,UKPosts: 140MI6 Agent
    welshboy78 wrote:
    DC was wearing New Balance a few months back :)

    This is why I rarely comment :))
  • 007Downunder007Downunder Hobart, Australia Posts: 373MI6 Agent
    Hi is there an id on the model and where you can get them?
    Anthony
  • Bond_AmbitionsBond_Ambitions Melbourne, AustraliaPosts: 459MI6 Agent
    Hi is there an id on the model and where you can get them?

    New Balance 530 luxe suede burgundy. Best bet is ebay at the moment I'd say.

    http://newbalance.com.sg/men-lifestyle-detail-530_lux_suede.html
    These little fellas

    It's Blair right?
    Could you comment on sizing? Would you take the same size in a comparative nike?

    cheers, Liam
  • The Bond VivantThe Bond Vivant SeendPosts: 1,325MI6 Agent
    Yup- hi Liam. I don't have any Nike trainers, so can't help you there on a comparison. However, I am normally a UK size 8 1/2, EU size 42.5 in C&J/Church's/s/J Crew Kentons, and I bought a UK 9, US size 9 1/2, EU size 43, and they fit perfectly.

    Hope that helps!

    Cheers, then,

    Blair
  • drum007drum007 New York, NYPosts: 684MI6 Agent
    welshboy78 wrote:
    Yup. He wore them to the gym again a few days ago in NYC

    Uh huh...



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  • MrZarebaMrZareba Krakow, PolandPosts: 1,775MI6 Agent
    I'm not going to lie - inspired by this thread and by Daniel Craig's own Air Max 90 premium sneakers I decided to buy myself a pair. Got them 2 days ago and as for now I absolutely HATE them. I mean they are beautiful to look at but I have friction blisters on both heels, on top of that my right ankle hurts because the rigid construction of the Air Max 90 (which is supposed to prevent ankle spraining) gets under my ankle while I'm walking.

    The shoes are definitely not to small, nor too big, so I wanted to ask if this is normal and it's just the fact that it's a new pair? Anyone owns a standard pair of Air Max 90's? (the sneakerboots have a different construction and additional padding so that's not comparable).

    I'm asking because I honestly can't remember if I ever had such painful issues with sport shoes.

    I went for these by the way, not sure if better or worse then Craig's!
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  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,292MI6 Agent
    Odd as mine are comfy
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  • GSGS Posts: 333MI6 Agent
    I've never had blisters from them and find them very comfortable so suggest maybe sticking with them but then I do have quite a few pairs so maybe my feet are 'used' to them?. Nice colour btw, I have these too! I thought very DC too.
  • MrZarebaMrZareba Krakow, PolandPosts: 1,775MI6 Agent
    GS wrote:
    I've never had blisters from them and find them very comfortable so suggest maybe sticking with them but then I do have quite a few pairs so maybe my feet are 'used' to them?. Nice colour btw, I have these too! I thought very DC too.

    That's exactly what I was thinking - that Craig would probably get them if he hadn't had those Brown Ale ones already. Let's hope I only have to get used to them. Thanks for helping out guys!
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