APL Women’s Nostalgia ’87 Luxury Performance Sneakers, Aqua Mist / Ivo

APL (Athletic Propulsion Labs) stands at the intersection of performance and luxury, designing footwear that blends innovative technology with modern style. Worn by athletes and tastemakers worldwide, APL delivers uncompromising comfort and sleek design. Every pair reflects their mission: to make you look and feel unstoppable.

For yacht crews and coastal adventurers, the Nostalgia ’87 is a refined companion. Its supple leather, lightweight midsole, and responsive cushioning make it comfortable through long shifts at sea, while its court-inspired style transitions seamlessly from deck duties to marina evenings.

NEW. The APL Nostalgia ‘87 in Aqua Mist / Ivory just dropped in an all-new textured crosshatched nubuck leather heralding a new era in sport-inspired lifestyle footwear, merging world-class materials with cutting-edge performance technology to craft the ultimate shoe for every moment—day or night, work or play. This pioneering design marks APL’s bold entrance into the realm of classic luxury, tennis and pickleball sport shoes reinforcing our position as the undisputed leader in luxury performance.

With a nod to old-school charm and contemporary innovation, the Nostalgia ‘87 strikes an impeccable balance between fashion and function. The classic design, with the highest quality leather upper materials and a revolutionary, liquid nitrogen-infused, supercritical fluid formed midsole, is softer, lighter and highly responsive to each step.

The Nostalgia ’87 with its meticulously handcrafted upper boasts supple, tumbled full-grain leather panels, framed by precision-cut floating trim pieces that create sharp, clean lines and a distinctive aesthetic. Subtle embossed logos on the tongue and heel enhance the luxurious materials with a refined touch of branding, while the silhouette’s athletic inspiration pays homage to the court sports of the 1980s, offering an elegant interpretation of lifestyle footwear.

Beneath the surface is where the Nostalgia ‘87 truly sets itself apart. The shoe features a lightweight, engineered cup sole paired with our revolutionary full-length internal HySpeed® performance midsole. This hidden gem delivers unparalleled comfort, seamlessly blending cushioning and support for an unmatched wearing experience. The inclusion of our APL Soufflé Sockliner further elevates the in-shoe comfort to unprecedented levels, ensuring your feet are enveloped in softness with every step.

At its core, the Nostalgia ‘87 embodies the essence of APL: a fusion of athleticism, performance, and luxury. Step into the Nostalgia ’87 and experience the epitome of engineered excellence, designed for the discerning individual who demands the best in performance, style and comfort. A classic design with the highest quality leather upper materials and a revolutionary, liquid nitrogen-infused, supercritical fluid formed midsole that is softer, lighter and highly responsive to each step.

All of our shoes are unisex. If your size is sold out, simply select a men's size on the site and adjust the fit down by a size and half. For example, a size 9 in women's is a size 7.5 in men’s.