Nike ST Charge "College Grey" Releases Summer 2026

Nike is pushing the ST Charge into Summer 2026 with a "College Grey" colorway that leans hard into the line's outdoor streetball identity. The silhouette has always carried a heavier, more protective look than a typical court shoe, and this build doubles down on that direction with a College Grey mesh upper wrapped in a molded TPU shell that gives the lower half its defining rugged texture.

Bright Crimson handles most of the color work, landing on the inner lining, heel collar, pull-tab branding, insole graphics, and underlay details near the laces. Brown tones things down on the tongue, laces, and heel tabs, while Metallic Gold shows up on the Swoosh and lace hardware for a sharper contrast. The TPU shell is the structural centerpiece, with raised angular patterns running from the toe through the side panels and around the heel, giving the shoe an almost armor-like silhouette. The mesh upper keeps the overall build from feeling too heavy despite the aggressive paneling.

Underfoot, a semi-translucent outsole features icy edges alongside visible blue-and-crimson traction zones, reinforcing the outdoor-ready theme. Zoom Air cushioning is placed in the forefoot, adding a legitimate performance layer to a design that already reads as built for the blacktop.