Nike Terminator
Line of shoes by Nike
title: "Nike Terminator" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["nike-brands", "shoes"] description: "Line of shoes by Nike" topic_path: "general/nike-brands" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike_Terminator" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
::summary Line of shoes by Nike ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| title | Nike Terminator |
| image | Nike Terminator Low.jpg |
| type | Sneakers |
| inventor | Nike, Inc. |
| inception | |
| manufacturer | Nike |
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| title = Nike Terminator | image = Nike Terminator Low.jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = | type = Sneakers | inventor = Nike, Inc. | inception = | manufacturer = Nike | available = | current supplier = | last production = | models = | website = | notes = Nike Terminator is a basketball shoe made by the multinational company Nike, Inc. that was introduced in 1985.
Overview
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The Nike Terminator is distinguished by the word "Nike" written in large letters across the heel of the shoe. The Terminator also has a lace loop on the heel to facilitate wrapping the laces around the shoe.
Nike created versions of the Terminator named after the colleges Georgetown, Michigan, and St. John's, with colorways based on the team colors of those college basketball teams. Some shoes were specifically made for Georgetown players, with "Hoyas" on the heel instead of "Nike". A special edition Terminator High Supreme "Thrash Metal Pack" with a black and gold colorway was also released.
In 2022, Nike revived the Terminator by introducing them in their original colorways. The following year in 2023, they revived low variants as well.
NBA legend LeBron James has released a Barbie doll of himself wearing a high top pair of Nike Terminators in blue and white.
References
References
- Dean, Tres. (2022-11-22). "The Nike Terminator Is Hoops History Incarnate".
- (2022-10-24). "The Nike Terminator, a Standout Sneaker from the '80s, Returns for 2022".
- (2023-06-04). "THE NIKE TERMINATOR LOW SURFACES IN A 'MICHIGAN' COLORWAY".
- (2025-04-08). "Where To Buy The LeBron James Barbie".
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