The brand is trying to break new grounds by coming out with new designs such as this sneaker. But when you’re gambling on a new design, better do it with designers that have already proven their mettle including Mark Smith, Tinker Hatfield and Hiroshi Fujiwara.

Nike is going into that area when it entrusted the design of its upcoming silhouettes in the hands of these three contemporary footwear designers. Thus, you will find the Nike HTM 2 sneaker, which carries the acronym of the three designers’ names for the time being as it does not have an official name yet, an unusual foray into the land of sneakers.

The Nike HTM 2 sneaker comes with an unusual design much like the crocs. It sports a heavily perforated overlay in black, matched by a silver toe panel. The heel sports plastic outcropping, with the H2M branding. This sneaker is admittedly a Fujiwara brainchild but new color-ups from the two designers will soon be revealed.

The sneaker has a neoprene upper and a Free 7.0 sole. Those who don’t want to be bothered by regular shoelace tying will be glad to note that the sneaker is devoid of shoe laces. A shadowed red swoosh is found on the side panel just on top of the perforations.