It's been eight years the first instalment of Nike x Carhartt, now they're back together for a new collection built around the Nike Air Max Goadome Low. But look beyond the footwear and there's something arguably more interesting going on. Specifically, a matching jacket and trousers that look mix sporty details with workwear DNA.
Arriving on 12 November, the new Nike x Carhartt WIP collection brings together two very different approaches to casual clothing. On one side, Nike's athletic heritage and iconic sportswear silhouettes. On the other, Carhartt WIP's hard-wearing fabrics, utilitarian detailing and workwear pedigree. The result is a six-piece apparel capsule, with the Windrunner Active Jacket and Windrunner Drewe Pant providing the most compelling evidence that this partnership is about more than sticking two logos on a pair of shoes.
Railroad track to athletics track
The Windrunner Active Jacket is the standout piece. It takes two instantly recognisable garments, Nike's Windrunner and Carhartt's hooded Active Jacket, and splices them together in a way that feels surprisingly natural.
There's the familiar chevron-shaped colour blocking across the chest, borrowed from Nike's running jacket, but instead of lightweight synthetic fabric, the whole thing is constructed from Carhartt WIP's heavyweight, stone-washed Dearborn Canvas. Triple-stitched seams, a kangaroo pocket and the boxy shape of the original Active Jacket keep things firmly rooted in workwear, while a mesh lining and adjustable toggles bring some sportswear functionality into the mix.
The accompanying Windrunner Drewe Pant follows a similar formula. Based on Carhartt WIP's relaxed-fitting Drewe Pant, it incorporates the reinforced knees, hammer loop and tool pockets of the brand's classic Double Knee trousers. The clever bit is the shape of those reinforced panels, which sit at a 26-degree angle to mirror the chevron on Nike's Windrunner. Adjustable, toggle-equipped hems complete the crossover.
Both pieces come in stone-washed black and Hamilton Brown, with Cypress green accents on the jacket. They're the sort of clothes that should look better with a few scuffs and signs of wear, which isn't something you can say about your average polyester tracksuit.
The wider collection includes heavyweight cotton hoodies, graphic T-shirts, waffle-knit long sleeves and beanies, but it's the matching jacket and trousers that make the strongest case for this reunion.
The Windrunner Active Jacket is priced at £280, while the Windrunner Drewe Pant costs £140, bringing the full outfit to £420. The Air Max Goadome Low WIP, meanwhile, comes in three colourways and costs £174.
The collection launches on 12 November 2026 through Carhartt WIP and selected stores, with a wider footwear release following on 20 November through Nike SNKRS and selected retailers.
