Nike Retro
Nike Retro is an umbrella term that refers to previously sidelined Nike styles brought back from the archives for re-release.
Evergreen models like the Air Jordan 1, Nike Dunk Low and Air Force 1 bring in tons of money to Beaverton each year, never wavering in their catalog consistency. However, a large part of the footwear giant’s brand strategy remains focused on the more underappreciated, cult classic sneakers in their history. Archival models returning after decades on the pine have been some of the biggest success stories for the Swoosh, fulfilling the cult followings they amass in their time off the shelves. Look no further than a shoe like the Nike Air Tech Challenge II, hotly anticipated each time it returns in its OG “Hot Lava” formulation.
The landscape of what Nike Retro shoes are in the spotlight changes frequently. In 2024, shoes like the Nike Attack, ACG Rufus and DT Max ’96 are set for their first releases in years. Below you’ll find our latest coverage on Nike Retro products, including release dates, official images and pricing details.
Nike Retro
An “Off White/Black” Color Combination Gives The Nike Cortez A Lifestyle Makeover
Relative to other important models in the Swoosh’s history, the Nike Cortez had a lackluster 50th anniversary. A year removed from its milestone celebration, the...
The Nike Air Alpha Force 88 “Medium Grey” Joins The Model’s Lifestyle Aughts
From a collaborative run with Billie Eilish to returning a number of OG ensembles, the Nike Air Alpha Force 88 has returned from the archives...
The Tuskegee University Golden Tigers Shine On This Nike Terminator High
Located about 40 minutes east of Montgomery, Alabama, Tuskegee University has been cultivating some of the nation’s brightest minds since 1881. As the Historically Black...
“Red Stardust”-Colored Suede Gives The Nike Air Alpha Force 88 A Lifestyle Spin
Having recently returned in its original “White/University Red/Black” color scheme, the Nike Air Alpha Force 88 has set its eyelets on lifestyle-oriented ensembles. The decades-old...
Nike Prepares For The College Football Playoffs With A Gilded Air Trainer 1
Slated to kick off in late December, the College Football Playoffs for the 2023 season will feature the nation’s best football programs going head to...
Where To Buy The Nike Mac Attack “White/Black”
After its triumphant return earlier this year, the Nike Mac Attack is ready to drop in the only other known original colorway — the White/Black...
Nike’s “Remix” Collection Reimagines The Air Trainer 1
The Nike Air Trainer 1 debuted in 1987, delivering yet another glimpse into the mind of Tinker Hatfield. Over the years, the silhouette has gone...
Nike Continues To Push The Air Alpha Force ’88 Into The Lifestyle Corner
One of Nike Basketball’s most standout designs of the 1980s has re-entered the market in 2023. Alongside original colorways and a rather puzzling partnership with...
The Nike Air Flight 89 Enjoys Summer In “Light Bone”
A gem from the late 1980s, the Nike Air Flight 89 continues to appear in new styles 34 years after its debut. Recently, the Air-assisted...