Nike has a concrete date and price attached to the NikeCraft General Purpose Shoe “Demerits”: September 30 and $119.99. The official SNKRS listing identifies the black-and-white pair with style code FZ1363-002. This is an upcoming release, not a claim that the shoe is available to purchase today. Official Nike SNKRS listing
The release was covered by Sneaker News on September 17, with an update dated September 21. That makes the official product page particularly useful: it provides the purchase-specific details readers should check against older previews, social posts and reseller descriptions before making plans. Sneaker News release coverage
Nike describes a leather upper paired with a three-part molded cupsole, combining a rubber outsole, gum midsole and EVA foam core. Blue nylon pull straps provide the most conspicuous color contrast. The heel carries Nike lettering associated with Tom Sachs’s handwriting, while the collar uses microfiber.
The “Demerits” name is tied to a school-dress-code story in Nike’s description, involving black shoes and a white Swoosh. That is the brand’s account of the design reference, not a claim about how a school would treat this particular shoe today.
Our design take: the restraint is the appeal. The black upper, light branding and gum-colored base keep the silhouette readable, while the blue straps prevent it from disappearing into the enormous category of black everyday sneakers. The accents create contrast without turning every panel into a separate announcement.
That observation is about appearance, not performance. We have not worn this pair, tested its cushioning or compared its fit against previous General Purpose Shoe releases. Materials and construction listed by a brand are useful specifications, but they do not substitute for a wear test.
For anyone deciding whether to buy, the style code is the cleanest way to compare listings. A nickname can be shortened or changed by a retailer; an identifier helps distinguish the intended pair from another colorway. Use Nike’s actual product photographs for close inspection, not our accompanying editorial illustration.
The listed price is retail, not an estimate of future resale value. It also is not necessarily the final amount charged after taxes or delivery. Release-day access, available sizes and individual retailer conditions should be checked through the seller handling the purchase.
There is no verified reason in this report to promise a sellout or a resale premium. A launch calendar can be useful without becoming a pressure tactic. Decide whether the shoe fits the role you need it to fill before deciding whether the date belongs in your reminders.
For now, the actionable information is simple: an official September 30 listing, a $119.99 price and a specific product identity. Everything beyond that should be checked at the point of sale.
