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
The Nike Air Trainer 1 Mid Reappears With Split “Bred” Swooshes
The Nike Air Trainer 1 Mid hasn’t seen the release cadence of its taller counterpart, but it’s looking to change that in 2023. Recently, the...
Nigel Sylvester’s “Bike Air” Nike Air Ship Is Reportedly Only For Friends & Family
Professional BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester recently took to Instagram to tease a possible Nike Air Ship collaboration. The Queens-native’s photo features “BIKE AIR” text on...
The Nike Air Flight Huarache OG Returns Soon
A relic of the past, the Nike Air Flight Huarache returns to original form in April. Famously associated with the “Fab Five” from the University...
The Nike Air More Uptempo Stands Out With Bright Red Lettering
Alongside its recently revealed Slides counterpart, the Nike Air More Uptempo has recently been employed at a rapid rate akin to the Air Force 1’s...
Subtle Grey Softens The Nike Air Flight Lite
Old school shoes bring us back to a time. Nostalgia will, ironically, never get old, which is why the Retro footwear business will never go...
The Nike Air Pegasus 89 Gets A “Tan” Look Ahead Of Summer 2023
Despite recently unveiling the Pegasus 40, Nike continues to revisit past offerings from the famed running shoe series. Case in point?: A tan, white, and...
The Nike Terminator High Stays True To St. John’s
The Nike Terminator High, originally releasing in 1983, will always be remembered for kickstarting the “Be True” campaign with the Dunks in 1985. First debuting...
“Sport Royal” Overtakes The Nike Air Pegasus 89
With 2023 promising an abundance of Nike Retro footwear from the 80s/90s, it might be convenient to overlook some of the forgotten models. The Air...
The Nike Air Trainer 1 Retro Appears In An Uncomplicated “White/Black” Package
Simpler is often better when it comes to the 1980s retro footwear, often because the design itself is the centerpiece. None gets more bare-boned than...