Nike x Class Trip
THE GRATEFUL DUCKS COLLECTION
Nike, Class Trip and the University of Oregon are coming together to unveil the Grateful Ducks collection: a vibrant fusion of sport, music and counterculture that pays tribute to the enduring bond between the Grateful Dead and its home away from home.
The new collaboration honors nearly 60 years of connection between the iconic band, whose genre-defying sound and psychedelia redefined American music, and Eugene, the birthplace of Nike and home to the University of Oregon.
Any Morning. Any Evening. Any Day.
This collection brings it all together, Nike innovation, Dead inspiration, and the Class Trip spirit that keeps both moving. A love letter to Eugene, and to the long, strange trip that started there, it’s Oregon Dead through and through.
Nike x Class Trip "Grateful Ducks" Lettermens Jacket
Built in partnership with Settlemier’s Award Jackets, a family-run Portland institution three generations deep in the art of American craftsmanship. Each jacket is cut and sewn in-house using Pendleton virgin wool Melton and genuine cowhide leather, all Made in the U.S.A. Settlemier's Award Jackets, a family-owned Portland brand with a three-generation legacy of crafting authentic, custom Award Jackets since 1990. Every jacket is meticulously cut, sewn, and finished in-house at their factory, honoring tradition while driving forward and delivering the most enduring Award Jacket available.
This is a Pre-Order item only, and will ship in 8-12 Weeks. Each piece is made to order in the United States.
- 100% Pendleton virgin wool Melton body (24oz)
- 100% Cowhide sleeves and pockets welts
- 100% Wool knit collar, cuffs, and waistband
- Custom printed tie-dye lining with chest pocket
- Varsity/set-in style sleeves
- Enameled Steel snap closure
- Chenille & Embroidery Patches
- Made in USA
- Very limited supply
- All Sales are Final
- If your size is unavailable or sold out during this presale please reach out to our team and we'll see what we can do.
More about the Collaboration
Both the Grateful Ducks collection and Nike game day apparel carry forward the shared history of the University of Oregon and Grateful Dead, which began in 1965 when novelist and Merry Pranksters leader Ken Kesey returned home to Oregon from San Francisco, bringing with him the energy that fueled the psychedelic and countercultural movement. In 1968, the Grateful Dead performed their first concert at the University of Oregon’s EMU Ballroom, forging a bond that transcended music. As Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux described, the university became the band’s “home away from home.”
The Bus Came By, and I got On, and That's Where it All Began...
Before the stadium lights and sneaker drops, before tie-dye went mainstream, there was Oregon, wild, green, and humming with something new. The Grateful Dead found their second home here, playing fields, Autzen, and the Kesey farm at the Springfield Creamery, where Ken and the Merry Pranksters turned the counterculture into community. It wasn’t just about music; it was about belonging, creativity, and finding joy in the in-between.
That same spirit still runs through campus, the bleachers at Autzen, and the hills around town, the sound of a place that’s always been a little louder, a little freer, a little more alive. This collection is a nod to that legacy — to the dreamers, the doers, and everyone still chasing that feeling.
Nike x Class Trip x Grateful Dead x Oregon Grateful Ducks Bomber
Mighty Oregon pride, remixed. The satin bomber features the Grateful Swoosh, Steal Your Duck emblem, and bold lettering, a celebration of Nike, Oregon, and the Grateful Dead, designed by Class Trip.
Nike, Class Trip and the University of Oregon are coming together to unveil the Grateful Ducks collection: a vibrant fusion of sport, music and counterculture that pays tribute to the enduring bond between the Grateful Dead and its home away from home.
The new collaboration honors nearly 60 years of connection between the iconic band, whose genre-defying sound and psychedelia redefined American music, and Eugene, the birthplace of Nike and home to the University of Oregon.
Nike x Class Trip
