The saying “Ladies first” is usually the case when it comes to new Nike model releases in Malaysia. The Roshe runs were first released in women’s sizing when it came to our Malaysian shores. The Air Max Thea too had the same treatment. Although it is a model made generally for the ladies, but we know quite a few of the male sneakerheads would like a piece of the action too. Today, the brand new Nike Kaishi is no different. 

This month the Nike Kaishi surfaced for the first time. The pair takes cues from the incredibly popular Roshe Run silhouette, and maybe a bit of the very popular woman’s Air Max Thea. The upper of the Kaishi looks like a cross breed between the Roshe Run and the Air Max Thea. Material wise, we see Nike using a similar mesh seen on the Roshe Runs on the majority of the Kaishi’s upper. As for the midsole, the front of the midsole looks similar to the Roshe Run, and the back similar to the Air Max Thea.

We already know that the Roshe Run model was a huge hit here in Malaysia, where pairs would fly off the shelves in high numbers due to its simplistic yet stylish looks and economical pricing. But the biggest question here is whether or not the Nike Kaishi can match up to the Roshe Run’s success? Is this model a cop or drop? Let us know.

The pair is already available at most Nike retailers nationwide.