The New Nike Windrunner Tracksuit Is a Fresh Take on a Sports Icon

June 27, 2024

A sport, fashion and cultural legend: The Nike Windrunner tracksuit. What was originally designed to protect runners from the elements has stood on podiums on the backs of those who’ve made history; has stood the test of rain, sleet, time and trend to become an icon on and off the track. When is a tracksuit more than just a tracksuit? When you make it your own — with your own sense of style and your own attitude. Below, the icon as worn by icons: Naomi Osaka, Scout Bassett, Asisat Oshoala, Kaia Gerber, Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes, Ana Zheng, María Isabel, Kirsty Godso, and Devon Lee Carlson.

Two photos sit side by side. Scout Bassett is imaged on the left where she stands on her prosthetic leg, wearing a white Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket and Woven Shorts, along with a white Nike Swoosh Sports Bra. Scout wears a variety of gold jewelry with her tracksuit attire, against a dark blue background. On the right, we see the top half of Ana Zheng's body. She is wearing a white Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket and stands against a white background. Ana raises her hand to her face, displaying her white painted nails and silver rings.

Track & field athlete Scout Bassett (left) wears the Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket, Nike Sportswear Phoenix fleece, Nike Cortez. Tennis player Ana Zheng wears the Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket.

“It’s something so beautiful and bold to step out in the world and show that you accept who you are, even the things that you cannot change about yourself. And so I really love this outfit because it’s an expression of that.”
Scout Bassett

Maria Isabel lies against a blue/purple gradient background, wearing a navy blue Nike Windrunner tracksuit. We see part of her body and face, as she props her hand under her chin, and looks directly at the camera. She wears silver earrings that reflect the blue/purple light.

Singer/songwriter María Isabel wears the Nike Windrunner tracksuit.

“I grew up in New York, so I think a lot of my inspo is just from watching other people outside and a lot of hip-hop culture and streetwear. Oversized is my jam, so I feel great in these.”
María Isabel

Two photos sit side by side. One the left, is a slightly distorted image of Sarah Hughes' face in portrait with her eyes closed. On the right, we see full-body views of Sarah Hughes and Kelly Cheng. Sarah's back is toward the camera and she wears a black Nike Windrunner tracksuit as she faces Kelly Cheng, who wears a black Nike Windrunner tracksuit with an additional green Nike Windrunner jacket layered on top. Kelly looks directly at camera wearing a her hair in a long braid.

Beach volleyball players Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng wear the Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket.

Two photos sit side by side. On the left, Asisat Oshoala wears the Nike Windrunner tracksuit V-neck crew in blue, overlayed with the Nike Jersey Sports Bra in white. Asisat, with her bright pink hair, stands in front of a blue/purple background with her hands on her hips. On the right, both Kaia Gerber and Nike Trainer Kirsty Godso wear the blue Nike Windrunner tracksuit. They stand back to back, leaning on each other, in front of a light blue background.

Footballer Asisat Oshoala wears the Nike Windrunner tracksuit V-neck crew and Nike Swoosh bra. Actress and model Kaia Gerber and Nike Trainer Kirsty Godso wear the Nike Windrunner tracksuit.

“Just being me, being myself, having fun and loving what I do. That’s enough win for me. Most of the time, I just want to enjoy the game.”
Asisat Oshoala

Two photos sit side by side. On the left, we see the top half of Naomi Osaka wearing a black Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket and black pants. Her hands are in her pockets, as she tilts her chin up and looks directly at the camera, while standing in front of a tan background. On the right, we see a close up of Devon Lee Carlson sitting on a white background, wearing the black Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket and a black Nike Alate bra. Devon wears a black patterned scarf around her neck, and her image is much more shadowed.

Tennis player Naomi Osaka (left) wears the Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket. Devon wears the Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket and Nike Alate bra.

Devon Lee Carlson lies on a white floor with her hands stretched above her head, while she turns her head slightly towards the camera. She wears a green Nike Windrunner tracksuit jacket with a white Nike Swoosh bra.

Entrepreneur and model Devon Lee Carlson wears the Nike Windrunner tracksuit and Nike Swoosh bra.

“You can really wear the tracksuit at any occasion if you bring the right attitude.”
Devon Lee Carlson

Words and images from the Nike Women Zine, Volume 1.