Frank Nitty’s DEAD Serene Links With Nike on the S.T. Charge

Frank Nitty’s DEAD Serene is stepping further into footwear with a new Nike S.T. Charge collaboration, bringing the brand’s message of success, culture, and individuality to one of Nike’s more unconventional lifestyle silhouettes.

The upcoming DEAD Serene x Nike S.T. Charge arrives in a bold purple and blue colorway, pairing a textured royal blue upper with a heavy purple wraparound shell. The sculpted outer layer gives the pair an aggressive, almost armor-like finish, while blue speckling, metallic eyelet hardware, and graphic lace options add to the custom-built feel. Black hits on the tongue, collar, and lining help break up the brighter tones, keeping the design loud without losing structure.

DEAD Serene branding appears throughout the pair, including on the tongue, lace details, outsole, and accessories. The shoe also comes with extra laces and a branded keychain, leaning into the collectible side of the project. Underfoot, the translucent outsole continues the storytelling, with “DEAD” and “SERENE” visible across the bottom of the pair.

One of the strongest details sits inside the shoe, where the insoles feature the phrase, “You either die a hero… or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” The message fits the wider DEAD Serene ethos, which has often centered around ambition, self-belief, and the pressure that comes with standing apart.

“This colorway isn’t about fitting in — it’s about being impossible to ignore,” Frank said of the project.

While Nike has not yet confirmed official release details, first looks from Frank Nitty and @ad__sneaks gives the best look yet at the collaboration. Given the amount of custom packaging, accessories, and layered branding involved, this feels like one of DEAD Serene’s most complete footwear moments to date.

Expect more details on the DEAD Serene x Nike S.T. Charge to surface soon.

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