A simple, no-nonsense upper. Nike’s infamous waffle outsole. And one of the most symbolic achievements in running history.
The Daybreak is one of Nike’s most iconic designs from the ’80s, featuring a simple nylon upper and standard waffle outsole.Nike
Less than three weeks after knee surgery, Joan Benoit Samuelson wore a pair to win 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials, setting the stage for her victory at the inaugural women’s Olympic marathon in Los Angeles later that year.
Another claim to fame: the Daybreak is credited as the first Nike shoe designed around a straight last.
Joan Benoit Samuelson used a pair of Daybreak shoes to win the 1984 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.Nike
In other words, it’s the kind of shoe that probably deserves to take up permanent residence in Nike’s vast, ever-expanding catalog. And yet, for whatever reason, it hasn’t been spotted in years.
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