Name: Melitta Baumeister x Nike Vomero Premium
Colorway: Total Orange/Hyper Crimson/Orange Chalk/Black
SKU: IQ7166-800
MSRP: $230 USD
Release Date: Spring 2026
The Melitta Baumeister x Nike Vomero Premium “Total Orange/Black” is generating significant buzz as the German-born, New York-based designer begins the rollout for her first sportswear collaboration. While an official release date has yet to be confirmed, a sign-up page is now active, allowing fans to register for notifications and updates ahead of the anticipated Spring 2026 launch.
The sneaker showcases Baumeister’s avant‑garde approach, transforming the Vomero into a performance‑meets‑couture statement piece. The upper is drenched in a vivid burnt orange base, layered with blackened, distressed overlays that create a scorched, crinkled effect across the mesh and synthetic panels. The quarters and tongue carry this charred detailing, while a sand‑colored sockliner provides subtle contrast. Branding is deliberately understated, with the Nike Swoosh partially obscured by the distressed finish, reinforcing the deconstructed aesthetic. Even the laces are pre‑distressed, echoing the upper’s weathered look, while the dual ZoomX/Air Zoom midsole is treated with similar blackened effects to maintain cohesion.
With sign‑ups now live, anticipation builds for this Spring 2026 release, as the Vomero Premium “Total Orange/Black” positions itself as both a functional runner and a conceptual fashion piece.
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