Nike SHAI 002 Arriving in February 2027

Nike SHAI 002 is taking shape as Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s first signature sneaker under the Swoosh. The Oklahoma City Thunder star visited Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton in late August 2026, and early reports now point to a February 2027 release for the shoe, with a projected $145 price tag in men’s sizing. Nike confirmed […] The post Nike SHAI 002 Arriving in February 2027 appeared first on JustFreshKicks.

Nike SHAI 002 is taking shape as Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s first signature sneaker under the Swoosh. The Oklahoma City Thunder star visited Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton in late August 2026, and early reports now point to a February 2027 release for the shoe, with a projected $145 price tag in men’s sizing.

Nike confirmed the move from Converse about two months before the Beaverton visit, closing out a six year run in which Gilgeous Alexander became NBA MVP, an NBA champion, a Converse creative director, and the face of the SHAI 001. Nike marked his arrival with a new athlete banner and a “Just Two It” message across campus, a play on the brand’s “Just Do It” slogan that also teases the SHAI 002 as the next chapter of his signature line. Recent Nike job postings back up the investment, with listings covering the global Shai Gilgeous Alexander business across merchandising, product, and brand strategy, including one role that groups the Shai and Kobe lines under a single Global Merchandising Director. JustFreshKicks will keep tracking the SHAI 002 rollout as more details surface.

The Nike SHAI 002 Design

Design details on the SHAI 002 remain limited, but early reports list a launch colorway of Hot Curry, Dark Team Red, Orange Chalk, and Marakesh, alongside a grade school option expected at $120. Before the SHAI 002 arrives, Converse still has the SHAI 001 Lace “Cheetah” closing out Gilgeous Alexander’s run with the brand on September 3rd, 2026. It’s also been speculated that the SHAI 002 could debut around NBA All Star Weekend in Phoenix, given Gilgeous Alexander’s All Star selection every year since 2022, though that timing has not been confirmed.

What Was Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s Signature Shoe Before Nike?

Before signing with Nike, Gilgeous Alexander spent six years with Converse, where he became a Converse creative director and released his first signature sneaker, the SHAI 001, which was unveiled in February 2025.

Nike SHAI 002 Release Information

The Nike SHAI 002 is reportedly targeting a February 2027 release, according to a leaker, with the news breaking about a year after Nike first confirmed Gilgeous Alexander’s move from Converse. Men’s pairs are expected to retail for $145, with grade school sizing at $120, and the shoe is currently listed as a standard release with Coming Soon status on SNKRS. None of this has been officially confirmed by Nike, so treat the timing and pricing as subject to change.

Nike SHAI 002
Color: Hot Curry/Dark Team Red/Orange Chalk/Marakesh
Style Code: JU1175-800
Release Date: February 2027 (Reported)
Price: $145 (Men’s) / $120 (Grade School)