Supreme x Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves
The original behind the Supreme x Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves is the Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves — $45 retail vs Supreme's $60.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
The Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 football gloves are receiver gloves engineered for maximum ball-catch surface area, built around a Magnigrip silicone-textured palm that spans from fingertip to wrist, breathable mesh paneling across the back of the hand for heat and moisture management, and a flexible shell that follows natural hand movement. The low-profile hook-and-loop wrist closure lets players fit them under a jersey cuff. Nike's Vapor Jet line has been worn by wide receivers and running backs at NFL, NCAA, and youth levels since its introduction in the mid-2010s, and the 4.0 generation retails for $35. Supreme's FW18 edition applies box logo and Swoosh graphics on the palm and cuff, retailing at $60.
About Nike
Nike is an American sportswear corporation founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by track coach Bill Bowerman and runner Phil Knight in Eugene, Oregon, and renamed Nike in 1971. The Swoosh was designed that same year by graphic design student Carolyn Davidson for thirty-five dollars. Bowerman prototyped the Cortez and the waffle-sole Moon Shoe, and the Air Max line, introduced in 1987, made Tinker Hatfield's visible-air midsole a signature. Nike now produces footwear and apparel across running, basketball, football, and training, and owns Jordan Brand and Converse. Supreme has collaborated with Nike repeatedly since 2002 across Air Force 1, Air Max, and Dunk.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $60 |
|---|---|
| Nike retail | $45 |
| Hype tax | +33% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves just the regular Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves?
The Supreme x Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves, released in Fall/Winter 2018, is based on the Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $60 for the Supreme x Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves; the Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves retails for $45. That's a 33% markup — buying the original saves you $15, or 25% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves?
You can buy the Nike Vapor Jet 4.0 Football Gloves from Amazon or from Dick's Sporting Goods. Retail price is $45. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
