Vintage Nike ACG: 10 of the Best Pieces We Found at Resale We Went Shopping for Vintage Nike ACG & Found These Gems Getty Images / Robert Lachman Founded in 1989, Nike’s ACG arm began life as a way for Nike to innovate in the performance, sports, and outdoor arenas. In its 30 years of life, Nike All Conditions Gear has grown to become an integral part of the Nike global brand, its releases often overshadowing flagship Nike drops and storming the resale market. As such, delving way back into the archive and shopping fire vintage Nike ACG pieces is almost as enjoyable as actually wearing them.