Giannis Freak 8 "Etched in Stone"
Colorway: Black/Light Smoke Grey/Volt · Style code: IR0238-002 · Release date: August 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Price: $125 · Availability: Available now
Where to buy: DICK'S Sporting Goods · Tracked at 6 retailers
More colorways: Nike Giannis Freak 8 'Etched In Stone White' (JA1403-100)
Black-and-grey artwork covers nearly every exposed section of the Giannis Freak 8 “Etched in Stone.” The official Black/Light Smoke Grey/Volt palette combines those engraved-looking swirls with a thin bright Swoosh outline and small outsole accents. Dark sculpted sidewalls rise around the patterned upper, creating a second layer of curved lines. The graphic treatment continues underneath, where contrasting grey shapes appear around the traction elements.
ReactX foam provides the midsole cushioning, surrounded by the wing-inspired foam bucket that helps contain the foot. The low collar and conventional lacing sit above a Giannis-specific grip pattern designed around changes of direction. Nike's regular US price for Etched in Stone was $125 as verified on September 22, 2026. The dense artwork distinguishes this edition by making both the upper and contact surface part of the same monochrome design.