While many are already calling the Nike React Element 87 the “shoe of the year,” one thing we do know for sure is that the hype is real surrounding Nike’s newest model. But what if they released with a leather upper instead of its translucent look?

Thanks to The Shoe Surgeon, we’re able to see a leather version of the Nike React Element 87 dressed in a White colorway. All of its equipped details remain the same, other than its semi-translucent upper has been replaced with buttery leather for a premium look.

Check out the additional photos below, and for those interested you can find this custom React Element 87 available on The Shoe Surgeon’s website. Let us know what you guys think of them in the comments section. Better or worse than the retail pair?