The Nike Air Max 96 II Is Officially Returning On April 8th

Jovani Hernandez April 1, 2021

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First teased in August 2020, the Nike Air Max 96 II will finally experience its first retro throughout 2021. To start, “Comet Red” and “Goldenrod” colorways for women and men, respectively, will arrive at limited stockists overseas beginning on April 8th.

Despite featuring a noticeably slimmer Air Max unit at the heel, the forthcoming reissues deliver the mid-1990s flair that’s been missing from the Swoosh’s lineup for three decades. A breathable mesh base is overlaid with synthetic leather overlays, which have recently been borrowed by the VaporMax line. “Grape Ice” and “Midnight Navy” accompany the aforementioned tones, animating the same components they did more than 20 years ago. Branding on the tongue and heel further partake in the nostalgia as they indulge in their pairs’ respective color schemes.

A stateside Nike SNKRS launch is surely in the works, but original colorways of the Air Max 96 II will begin arriving to select retailers in Asia on April 8th. While you wait, enjoy images of the shoes ahead.

For more from the Swoosh empire, check out the Air Tuned Max‘s first retro run ever.

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WHERE TO BUY

Nike Air Max 96 II "Cherry"

SKU: DA2230-100

RETAIL PRICE: $160

RELEASE DATE: Jun 2, 2021

Europe 06/02/2021 Wednesday

Retailer	Release type	Status
Offspring	Standard	Check Site

US 05/06/2021 Thursday

Retailer	Release type	Status
Nikestore US	Standard	Check Site
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Asia 04/08/2021 Thursday

Retailer	Release type	Status
atmos Tokyo	Standard	Check Site

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Nike Air Max 96 II

SKU: CZ1921-100

RETAIL PRICE: $160

RELEASE DATE: Apr 26, 2021

US 04/26/2021 Monday

Retailer	Release type	Status
Finish Line	Standard	Check Site
Nikestore US	Standard	Check Site

Asia 04/08/2021 Thursday

Retailer	Release type	Status
atmos Tokyo	Standard	Check Site

Europe 04/02/2021 Friday

Retailer	Release type	Status
Luisa Via Roma	Standard	Check Site
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Images: @atmos_tokyo

Written by

Jovani Hernandez, Editor

Jovani Hernandez joined Sneaker News in December 2019. He’s covered breaking news about adidas Yeezy and interviewed Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky amongst his 5,800 posts. A sub-5-hour-marathoner, he now enjoys running sneakers the most, but fondly reminisces about Nike Basketball and Sportswear from 2007 to 2014.