Daniel HuggettIn the now distant past, Texas fans were lucky if Nike decided to produce a shoe for their chosen school. Longhorn themed kicks were a rarity, and burnt orange sneakers of any kind that saw an official sponsored release from the Swoosh were few and far between. Fast forward to 2019 and Nike has upped their game, going from consistently releasing a yearly Texas sneaker to dropping three separate pairs during the course of the same football season.
While fans could pick up a pair of UT Pegasus 36s in both men’s and women’s sizes before the start of the season, another option will soon be available for those who want to rep the Horns but were potentially on the fence about some of the color choices made on the aforementioned runners. For the burnt orange faithful who prefer a more traditional approach to a Longhorn sneaker, the Nike React Element 55 Texas will likely be exactly what they’re looking for.
These UT Nike React Elements perfectly marry the University’s two main colors, by combining a predominantly burnt orange upper with a white Swoosh and white accents sprinkled throughout. As far as Texas branding goes, the word Longhorns is inscribed on the tongue, while the Longhorn logo is displayed on the shoe’s medial side and insole. A white React midsole helps bring the entire colorway together, in addition to providing all-day comfort.
Those wanting to snag a pair can do so here on Nike.com. Retail price for these Texas sneakers is $140, a $10 upcharge from standard colorways of the Nike React Element 55.
Are you planning on picking up a pair, or are these an easy pass?
Images by Nike.com
Nike React Element 55 (Texas)
Color: Desert Orange/White/White
Style: CK4851-800
Price: $140
Available Now
Add comment