Nike is opening up one of its latest EYBL exclusives to the public with the Nike GT Cut 4 “EYBL,” a Bright Violet edition scheduled for July 7, 2026. Originally expected in May, the release has been pushed deeper into the summer and will retail for $210.

Bright Violet covers the GT Cut 4’s asymmetric upper from heel to toe, moving away from the contrasting two-tone layout used on other versions of the performance model. The metallic treatment reacts to changing light, giving the purple finish a darker or brighter appearance depending on the viewing angle.

Soft purple appears along the sockliner and outsole, while dark mauve laces break up the tonal design. Together, the three shades give the shoe more depth without distracting from the reflective upper, which remains the defining feature of the colorway.

EYBL editions are created around Nike’s Elite Youth Basketball League, a national circuit that brings many of the country’s top high school players together for showcase competition. Special footwear has long been part of the tournament, with athletes regularly receiving player-exclusive colorways that never reach store shelves.

This GT Cut 4 takes a different route. Nike is making the EYBL makeup available beyond the tournament, continuing the recent shift toward releasing select youth-circuit designs to a wider audience. The bold purple palette also gives the model a distinct identity compared to the team-based and two-tone colorways commonly associated with performance basketball releases.

The Nike GT Cut 4 “EYBL” is set to release July 7, 2026 through SNKRS and select retailers for $210.

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