Technical Description

The Nike ACG LDV "Dark Sulphur / Photo Blue" (style code IF2857-700) arrives in a Dark Sulphur / Sail / White / Photo Blue colorway that balances earthy warmth with a sharp electric accent. The upper is built from a durable and breathable mesh construction, reinforced with a tougher build than the original LDV to handle modern outdoor conditions without losing its lightweight character. Photo Blue hits key accent points to break up the sulphur-and-sail base, while the rubber Waffle outsole — a direct nod to Nike's heritage traction system — delivers dependable grip across varied terrain. The sole unit runs thicker and more stable than early iterations of the model, reflecting the ACG upgrade. Made in Vietnam.

Storytelling

The LDV — Long Distance Vector — was born in the late 1970s as a performance distance running shoe. It could have stayed there. Instead, it ended up on the feet of climbers Rick Ridgeway and John Roskelley during a K2 expedition, where it held up across conditions no running shoe was designed for. The tattered pair that came back from base camp, along with the field notes sent to Nike's Beaverton team, became the founding myth of All Conditions Gear. The ACG LDV isn't just a retro — it's a direct return to the shoe that made ACG possible.

Spring 2026's Most Underrated ACG Drop

The ACG LDV "Dark Sulphur / Photo Blue" dropped April 25, 2026, as the second of two Spring 2026 LDV colorways — following the "Brilliant Blue" release on April 4. At €129.99, it's one of the more accessible ACG drops of the season, and one of the few silhouettes in Nike's current lineup with a founding story this grounded. All retailers carrying this colorway are listed below.