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 Ghost Racer Gets A Wild “Recrafted” Makeover

A budget-conscious lightweight runner when it first debuted in 1998, Nike’s Air Ghost Racer has been enjoying a second moment on the market this year...

By Ross Dwyer September 27, 2019
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Seasonal “Wheat” Arrives On The Nike Air Pegasus 92

Autumn is wheat sneaker season, and this year Nike has added an unexpected entrant to their semolina-styled offerings, as the Air Pegasus 92 will join...

By Ross Dwyer September 21, 2019
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The Nike Waffle Racer Makes A Return To Store Shelves

42 years after it first debuted in 1977, the Nike Waffle Racer has been enjoying a banner 2019, providing inspiration for everything from sacai‘s doubled-up...

By Ross Dwyer September 18, 2019
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The Nike Air Barrage Mid Is Returning In OG Navy And Gold

First worn by the great Marshall Faulk back in 1995, Nike’s Air Barrage Mid made an unexpected but extremely welcome return earlier this year, and...

By Ross Dwyer September 17, 2019
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The Nike Air Flight 89 Is Making A Return In New And OG Colorways

A few years have passed since Nike last brought the Air Flight 89 to market, but it’s set to make a resounding return at the...

By Ross Dwyer September 15, 2019
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Sneakersnstuff Will Exclusively Release The Nike Air Max Tailwind IV “20th Anniversary”

2019 marks two decades of Nike’s Air Max Tailwind IV and 20 years since world-renowned retailer Sneakersnstuff first opened their doors in Stockholm, Sweden back...

By Ross Dwyer September 9, 2019
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Nike Paints The Air More Uptempo In A “Diamond” Colorway

A high performance basketball sneaker from the ’90s turned beloved lifestyle silhouette, Nike’s classic Air More Uptempo is a truly unique piece of footwear –...

By Ross Dwyer September 3, 2019
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