Nike Ava X
Colorway: Grey Fog/Light Smoke Grey/Dark Smoke Grey/Black · Style code: HM9697-001 · Release date: July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Price: $88.97 · Availability: Available now
Where to buy: Foot Locker · Tracked at 8 retailers
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Grey Fog/Light Smoke Grey/Dark Smoke Grey/Black creates a gradual tonal change across this Nike Ava X. The toe and lace area look lightest, while a denser dark texture develops around the heel. A small black Swoosh sits on the side above the darker, diagonally sculpted sole. Matching grey laces and a narrow rear pull preserve the uncluttered profile, with the fine grid of the textile supplying detail across otherwise broad panels.
The upper combines textile and synthetic leather elements, and Cushlon 3.0 foam forms the midsole. Black rubber contact areas occupy the forefoot and heel underneath, leaving a grey recessed section through the middle. Their small textured blocks contrast with the longer lines of the midsole wall. Nike's regular US price for this grey version was $125 on September 22, 2026. The overall treatment relies on shading rather than separate bright accents.