Nike G.T. Cut Academy 2

Colorway: White/Black/Metallic Gold · Style code: HV9774-100 · Release date: June 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Price: $95 · Availability: Available now

Where to buy: Foot Locker · Tracked at 5 retailers

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About the Nike G.T. Cut Academy 2

White/Black/Metallic Gold gives the Nike G.T. Cut Academy 2 a mostly monochrome upper with one prominent gold accent. The outer Swoosh is gold with a black border, while the inner Swoosh stays black above a series of dark diagonal lines connected to the lacing area. A black outsole frames the white forefoot. Nike's regular US listing for this gold-marked Academy 2 was $95 on September 22, 2026.

Forefoot Air Zoom supplies cushioning near the front of the foot, and extra heel padding adds comfort at the rear. A molded component along the outer forefoot supports lateral containment. Underneath, an evolved herringbone pattern covers the dark traction surface, with angular changes in direction through the center. The outer forefoot also has narrow vertical openings, making it visually different from the lined inner side. Together, those details distinguish the Academy 2's basketball construction within a simple color combination.