Nike Retro

Nike Retro is an umbrella term that refers to previously sidelined Nike styles brought back from the archives for re-release.

While models like the Air Jordan 1, Nike Dunk Low and Air Force 1 drive tons and tons of money to Beaverton like clockwork, a large part of the footwear giant’s brand strategy each year is focused on the more underappreciated sneakers in their history. Archival models, though sometimes sitting dormant for decades, have been some of the biggest success stories for the Swoosh, amassing cult followings 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, but 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

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...

By Jovani Hernandez September 28, 2023
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“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...

By Jovani Hernandez September 28, 2023
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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...

By Sneaker News September 22, 2023
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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...

By Sneaker News September 13, 2023
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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...

By Jovani Hernandez August 30, 2023
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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...

By Sneaker News August 10, 2023
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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...

By Jovani Hernandez August 9, 2023
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This Nike Terminator High Celebrates The Portland Trail Blazers’ Only NBA Title

A relic of the 1980s, the Nike Terminator High hasn’t had the same exposure as other old school basketball shoes, but the last year has...

By Jovani Hernandez August 3, 2023
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The Nike Terminator High “Seattle Supersonics” Is Set To Return Soon

Seattle Supersonics fans, rejoice!: The Nike Terminator High dedicated to your defunct – but unforgettable – team is set to return before the year ends. First launched...

By Jovani Hernandez July 27, 2023
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