Bode’s Nike Astrograbber: The ’70s Comeback That Has My Wallet Trembling

You know that feeling when you hear a song from your childhood and suddenly you’re transported back in time? That’s exactly what happened when I first spotted the Bode x Nike Astrograbber collab last year. And guess what? They’re coming back in 2025 with fresh colorways that have me checking my savings account already.

Let me spill the tea. Nike and Bode are dropping two new versions of their Astrograbber shoes next year – a “Chlorophyll” green that reminds me of those sour apple candies I used to hoard as a kid, and a sleek “Black Mesh” option for those of us who inevitably spill coffee on everything we own (just me?).

A Blast from the Past (With a Modern Twist)

The Astrograbber isn’t a new shoe – it’s actually a revival of Nike’s 1974 soccer trainer. I remember my uncle had a pair of original Nike soccer shoes from that era that he kept in a box like precious artifacts. He’d take them out occasionally, telling stories about playing in them like they were magic slippers that made him run faster.

Last weekend, I was digging through old family photos and came across a faded picture from the mid-’70s. There was my dad, rocking what looked suspiciously like the original Astrograbbers, leaning against his friend’s Volkswagen van. The fashion cycle is wild, isn’t it? What’s old becomes new, and suddenly I’m willing to drop $160 on shoes that look like something from my parents’ yearbook.

The Nike-Bode Partnership: When Sportswear Meets High Fashion

If you’re not familiar with Bode (I wasn’t until a few years ago), they’re known for using unique textiles and vintage-inspired designs. When they teamed up with Nike, it was like peanut butter meeting jelly – unexpected but somehow perfect.

I walked into a Bode store in New York last month, and the smell of those natural fabrics mixed with the wooden shelving took me straight back to my grandmother’s living room. There’s something comforting about brands that honor craftsmanship and history, even while making something new.

The 2025 Colorways: Green With Envy

The upcoming “Chlorophyll” version has me particularly excited. It’s this gorgeous shade of green that would look amazing with jeans or even with shorts in the summer. I can already picture myself wearing them to the farmers market on Saturday mornings, pretending I’m the kind of person who wakes up early to buy organic vegetables (when really I just want a croissant from that one bakery stall).

The “Black Mesh” option is the practical choice – the kind of shoe you could wear to a casual office, to meet friends for lunch, or even to a concert where you know you’ll be standing all night. Trust me, I learned the hard way that standing for three hours in “statement shoes” is a young person’s game.

Why These Aren’t Just Another Pair of Sneakers

Here’s the thing about the Astrograbbers – they’re meant for everyday wear, not for actual sports. It’s like how I own three different cast iron pans but mostly use them to make the same fried egg sandwich.

What makes these special is how they blend history with modern comfort. The first time I tried on a pair of Bode Nikes, I was shocked at how light they felt – nothing like the clunky vintage shoes I’d thrifted in college that gave me blisters for days.

The original Astrograbbers were made for soccer fields, but these new ones are designed for city sidewalks, coffee shop visits, and maybe the occasional light jog when you’re running late for the movie trailers (which, let’s be honest, are sometimes better than the actual movie).

The Waiting Game

Nike and Bode haven’t announced exact release dates yet for these 2025 colorways, which is probably good for my bank account. At $160, they’re not exactly budget sneakers, but they’re also not in the stratosphere of some limited-edition collabs that seem to require a second mortgage.

Last time these dropped, I waited too long to decide and missed out completely. I spent weeks refreshing resale sites only to find them marked up to eye-watering prices. Not this time! I’ve already set a calendar reminder and warned my partner that there might be a mysterious $160 charge appearing sometime next year.

The Verdict

If you’re on the fence about whether these are worth the hype, I get it. But as someone who has regretted more impulse purchases than I care to admit, the Bode Astrograbbers fall into that rare category of “things I actually wear repeatedly.”

They’re comfortable enough for all-day wear but special enough that strangers have actually stopped me to ask about them. And isn’t that the sweet spot we’re all looking for in fashion? Practical but interesting, nostalgic but fresh.

Keep your eyes peeled for the official release announcement. Something tells me these won’t be sitting on shelves for long – especially that Chlorophyll colorway that’s already haunting my dreams. See you in the virtual queue!