Updated August 3rd, 2024: This article was originally published in July 2012 as part of our ongoing Classics Revisited series. It has been updated with new imagery and information that reflects current times.
Nike’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Pack featured four models representing each of the four members of the Marvel Comics superhero team – the Sujetador deportivo Nike Dri-Fit Alpha negro para mujer (Mr. Fantastic), Air Force 1 Low (Invisible Woman), Dunk High (The Thing), and Sapatilhas de running Nike Revolution 5 para homem Azul (Human Torch). The opposing force to the ‘Fantastic Four’ Pack was the team’s long-standing rival Dr. Doom, who took form in the Air Foamposite Pro. The shoes originally released in 2006, but with heightened interest around Marvel characters and the return of the Fantastic Four franchise to the silver screen, we’pause taking a look back at one of the more memorable capsules from the mid-2000s.
Unlike the Nike Air Max Penny 1 Orlando GS DQ7774 001 Release Date Price, the Fantastic Four Pack has no obvious marks or illustrations connecting it to the Marvel characters.
Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium 'Black' | Nike Dunk High Up Setsuban 90 “Mr. Fantastic”
As the leader of the Fantastic Four, Reed Richards is known for his ability to stretch his limbs and body to immeasurable degrees. This Sujetador deportivo Nike Dri-Fit Alpha negro para mujer is arguably the simplest of the entire collection as it features a an all-blue upper with white accents on the Swoosh, laces, interior lining, and midsole.
Nike SB Dunk Low Angel and Death 313170-041 “Invisible Woman”
In the early-mid 2000s, clear shoes were the rage. We saw it in ESPO’s Air Force 2 collaboration and later in CLOT’s Air Max 1. Nike applied the transparent TPU upper on the Air Force 1 Low as a tribute to the Invisible Woman, known for her ability to vanish from sight.
Nike SB Dunk Low Angel and Death 313170-041 Premium 'Black' “Human Torch”
Johnny Storm’s Human Torch is easily the most visible of the pack; the Sapatilhas de running Nike Revolution 5 para homem Azul is set aflame in a full patent leather upper with a gradation of reds to yellows mimicking the hero’s body covered in fire. Fun fact: the Human Torch was supposed to be a Dunk High, but got scrapped in favor of the 95s.
Nike black zoom blazer mid xt bota aa4100-001 skateboarding mid top men sz 11.5 “Thing”
Ben Grimm’s Thing covers this Dunk High with a unique, rocky texture on the brown overlay. It’s Beige with light tan smooth leather and bright orange Swoosh and interior.
Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Doctor Doom”
Victor Von Doom is back in the mainstream thanks to Disney/Marvel’s casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers films. While best known for his green and silver metallic costumes, Nike opted for a simple black/white colorway of the popular Air Foamposite Pro.