Updated March 22nd, 2024: The Nike Shox R4 “Tonal Black” will be restocking on April 3rd, just under 5 years after their last release. The women’s release will span from size W5 to size W16.5, while adding a slight premium onto the retail price, bringing it to $150. Outside of those changes, this pair remains exactly as we saw it in 2019. Below you’ll find direct links for stockists carrying the Nike Shox R4 “Tonal Black,” with official images and our original coverage just ahead of that.
Original article posted April 26, 2019: Although originally created as an impact-cushioning, energy-providing running shoe, the Nike Shox R4 has lived many an alternate life since. All-black colorways of the shock-absorbing sneakers have long been a favorite of service industry professionals and referees the world over, so the silhouette is now set to spring forward into the present day with this new makeup that features a dark base and bold accents. The overwhelming majority of the upper is coated in pitch-black tones with the only deviations occurring on the heel and tongue, with the former featuring small orange flecks white the latter features a similar orange embellishment above white text branding.
The four-pronged foam cushioning system and Pebax stability plate are dressed in black as well, and a final semi-concealed pop of color arrives via the crimson accents on the outsole’s heel. These dress code-conforming Nike shoes are set to release on Nike.com April 3rd for $150 USD, so enjoy a full set of images below while you wait.
