Nike has announced Nike Hybrid, a new performance footwear system built from the ground up for athletes who run, lift and throw themselves at a sled in the same session. Nike’s argument is that neither shoe was ever designed for what hybrid athletes actually do, so it built new ones. Dylan Scott, Nike world champion hybrid athleteThe Nike Hybrid RN is the one most people will actually buy. Lauren Weeks, Nike world champion hybrid athleteThe Nike Hybrid RN releases in China on 24 September before going global on 8 October 2026 via Nike and select retailers, priced at $230 AUD. The Hybrid Fly follows globally in April 2027, which is a long wait if you were hoping to race in it this summer.