The Nike P-6000 is a running-inspired lifestyle trainer, and it has quietly become one of the most worn silhouettes on UK streets. It is not a performance running shoe and it was never meant to be. It is built on an older Nike running silhouette, with a mesh and synthetic overlay upper and a low, flat shape that sits close to the ground. If you have been scrolling the Nike trainers range and trying to work out whether the P-6000 is the right buy, this guide covers the look, the fit, the colourways we stock and the honest downsides.
The appeal is simple. The P-6000 looks like a running shoe from a different era. The upper is layered rather than seamless, the branding is small, and the silhouette is narrow and long rather than chunky and tall. That makes it easy to wear with tracksuit bottoms, with jeans, or with shorts in summer. It does not fight the rest of your outfit for attention.
We stock two colourways, both in the grey family, both neutral enough to wear with almost anything. Below is what you are choosing between.
The two colourways we stock
Nike produces the P-6000 in a wide spread of colours. Our range is deliberately narrow and focused on the two that sell through fastest in the UK.
| Colourway | Price | Tone | Best worn with |
|---|---|---|---|
| P-6000 'Cool Grey' | £149.99 | Lighter, cleaner grey with white through the midsole | Grey or navy tracksuits, light denim, summer shorts |
| P-6000 'Anthracite Chrome' | £139.99 | Darker grey with metallic chrome detailing | Black tracksuits, dark denim, autumn and winter |
Cool Grey
The lighter of the two. It reads as a clean, pale grey trainer and works best in spring and summer, or any time you want the shoe to lift a darker outfit. The trade-off is obvious. Light grey mesh shows dirt. If you walk a lot in British weather, you will be cleaning these.
Anthracite Chrome
The darker, more forgiving option, and £10 cheaper. The chrome detailing catches light without being loud. This is the one to buy if you want a trainer you can wear through autumn and winter without worrying about every puddle. It also sits more naturally alongside the Black Club Fleece Hoodie & Joggers Tracksuit than the lighter grey does.
How the P-6000 fits
For most people, the P-6000 fits true to size. Order the size you normally wear in Nike trainers and you will be fine.
There is one caveat worth knowing before you order. The toe box runs slightly narrow. The upper is shaped to that long, low retro-running profile, and that means less room across the front of the foot than a modern chunky trainer gives you. If you have a wide foot, consider going half a size up. If your feet are average or narrow, stay true to size.
We have written a separate, longer piece on this because it is the question we are asked most. Read Nike P-6000 Sizing: How They Fit and What to Order before you commit, and check the sizing guide if you are converting from a different brand.
What to wear with them
The P-6000 is a low-profile trainer, which means it works with a tapered leg. A jogger that gathers at the ankle sits well above the shoe and lets the silhouette show. A wide, straight leg will swallow it.
The most natural pairing is a fleece tracksuit. The Grey Club Fleece tracksuit at £109.99 and the Cool Grey P-6000 give you a tonal grey outfit that takes no thought at all. If you want contrast instead, the Navy Club Fleece against either grey trainer works well. Our Club Fleece guide covers the colour choice in detail.
In warmer weather, pair them with a Miler 2.0 Set at £79.99, or just the Challenger 7in Shorts at £44.99 and a tee. The shorts are lined running shorts, so they sit short and light, which suits the low trainer.
Can you run in them?
No, and we would not suggest trying. The P-6000 borrows the look of an old running shoe without the cushioning or support a current running shoe gives you. It is a lifestyle trainer. Treat it as one.
If you want something you can actually train in, look at the ASICS trainers range instead, or read Which ASICS Gel Trainer Should I Buy? for a straight comparison of the running options.
Is £140 to £150 fair?
It sits in the middle of the Nike lifestyle trainer market. You are paying for a layered, well-built upper and a silhouette that has stayed relevant for years rather than one season. If you want the cheapest possible trainer, this is not it. If you want something that will still look right in two years, it is a reasonable price.
Free UK delivery applies on orders over £100, so both colourways ship free, and orders placed before 2PM dispatch the same day. Klarna and Clearpay are both available at checkout if you would rather spread the cost.
Quick answers
Do the Nike P-6000 fit true to size?
Yes for most people. The toe box is slightly narrow, so if you have a wide foot, go half a size up.
Which colourway should I buy?
Anthracite Chrome if you want something that handles UK weather and dark outfits. Cool Grey if you want a lighter, cleaner look for spring and summer.
Are the P-6000 good for running?
No. They are a running-inspired lifestyle trainer. They do not have the cushioning or support of a current running shoe.
How much are they?
The Anthracite Chrome is £139.99 and the Cool Grey is £149.99. Prices correct at time of writing.
What trousers work best with them?
Anything tapered. Fleece joggers that gather at the ankle, or slim jeans. Avoid a wide straight leg, which hides the shape of the shoe.