Nike’s new N7 collection brings artist Steven Paul Judd’s Indigenous design work to basketball footwear and apparel, with a global release scheduled for November 7. Announced October 20, the capsule includes the G.T. Cut 4 N7 and Air Force 1 ’07 LV8 N7.
The official Nike announcement identifies Judd as a Kiowa and Choctaw artist. His design references include hand-dyed clothing and Oklahoma sunsets.
Culture carried onto the court
A Choctaw-inspired spiral and a “Still Here” patch appear on the G.T. Cut 4 N7. Nike connects that message with both sporting resolve and Indigenous cultural endurance.
The campaign features Alissa Pili, Sydney Benally and Keonte Greybear, placing Native athletes alongside the collection’s visual storytelling.
The launch is timed to Native American Heritage Month. Applications for 2027 N7 Fund grants open November 1, while the products arrive November 7 through nike.com and selected retailers.
That pairing gives the release two distinct parts: a product collection with a named creative collaborator, and a grant application window serving Indigenous communities. The basketball focus also makes cultural representation visible within performance footwear, rather than reserving it for off-court clothing.
