In his first season with his once-rival Philadelphia Eagles, Saquon Barkley became a Super Bowl champion. Multiple viral moments came from the star running back during the 2024 NFL season, including his backward hurdle rocking a special pair of LeBron 4 cleats that have since become immortalized on a t-shirt. While these cleats aren’t set to drop anytime soon, Nike and Saquon have created a special colorway for the Alpha Menace 4 Elite.
Black and metallic silver hues cover the performance football cleat, with synthetic leather in metallic silver coating most of the model. Nike took inspiration from Saquon’s show-stopping talent for the color palette, allowing the staticky metallic silver hues to speak to his abilities. An iridescent rainbow effect applied to the black Swoosh nods to Barkley’s ability to block out the haters and the noise around him.
The lacing system and knit collar are black, with Barkley’s jersey number, 26, displayed in Roman numerals on the nylon pull tab. His logo also appears on the insole, while a final nod to the star is found on the lateral heel, featuring his logo and jersey number. The cleated sole unit below takes on a tonal metallic silver finish.
The Saquon Barkley x Nike Alpha Menace 4 Elite will release on June 13, 2025, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s and GS sizing, the retail price is $220 and $47, respectively. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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