Nike Shox R4 Grey Dark Hazel Dusty Peach

Nike Shox R4 Grey Dark Hazel Dusty Peach — Four Columns That Changed Cushioning

The Nike Shox R4 launched in 2000 and debuted at that summer’s Olympic Games. The R stood for running, while the 4 referred to the four columns—the Shox Pillars—that formed the new cushioning unit. Nearly two decades of work preceded it: Bruce Kilgore, designer of the Air Force 1, began experimenting with energy return and mechanical cushioning in 1984, and it was not until 1997 that all that trial and error crystallized into what we know today as Shox. This Grey version with Dark Hazel and Dusty Peach softens the original futurism with a warm, earthy palette.

The Shox R4 — The First Model in the Series, in a Muted Colorway

The R4 was the first Shox and was defined by its futuristic aesthetic and glossy synthetic leather upper, with the four columns clearly visible at the heel. Here, the grey base is combined with hazelnut browns and dusty peach on the details and columns—a soft contrast that tones down the original shine without losing the model’s technological character.

Materials and Technology

• Upper: Glossy synthetic leather in grey, with Dark Hazel and Dusty Peach panels and details
• Interior: Padded collar and tongue; removable insole; snug fit inherited from competitive running
• Sole: Four elastic polyurethane Shox columns in the heel that compress on impact and return energy during toe-off

Why Buy the Nike Shox R4 Grey Dark Hazel Dusty Peach from Next Step?

The R4 is the original Shox and the model behind the entire Y2K revival. At Next Step, you’ll find it 100% new and authentic. With 14 calendar days for returns from receipt. Fast shipping to Spain and throughout Europe.

How to Style the Nike Shox R4 Grey Dark Hazel Dusty Peach

This warm palette pairs well with off-white, chocolate, grey, and light denim; avoid competing prints and let the columns do the talking. Discover more colorways in our Nike Shox collection at Next Step.