The Nike Air 180 “Concord” Releases On August 7th

Famously worn by Michael Jordan in 1992.

Andrew Rizzo September 19th, 2024 (updated)

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Updated July 23rd, 2024: Official images of the Nike Air 180 “Concord” have surfaced. A release date has been announced for August 7th, 2024 ($150).

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Nike Air Max 180 "Ultramarine"

SKU: FJ9259-101

RETAIL PRICE: $150

RELEASE DATE: Aug 7, 2024

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To the pleasure of Air Max enthusiasts, Nike’s latest Air 180 revival has centered primarily around original colorways and original tooling. Following the return of the “Ultramarine” colorway, the “Concord” Air 180 famously championed by Michael Jordan at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics is coming back for Fall 2024.

While “Concord” will forever be synonymous with the Air Jordan 11, the titular color (which pre-dates the AJ11) is associated with the grape-like hue that appears on the tongue, midsole wedge, collar, and outsole. Metallic gold Swoosh logos and heel branding make for a clear podium-worthy look, while the base opts for summit white suede and mesh so as to let Tinker Hatfield’s design speak for itself. Continuing to incorporate original Air units as seen on the aforementioned “Ultramarine” pair and recent big bubble Air Max 1s, Nike uses the very same circa 1991 midsole on this delivery.

Nike brought back the Air 180 “Concord” in 2013 via a limited quickstrike release, but on top of that pair’s “modern” Air unit, it also featured “Concord” heel branding. Quality images of Mike’s pair from 1992 are elusive, but all indications point towards a decidedly more accurate representation of that color blocking and tooling this time around.

No release date has been set at the time of this writing, but given the shoe’s obvious association with the Olympic Games (which begin later this month), that could change in the very near future. Expect a Fall 2024 drop for $150 for now, and return to our Sneaker Release Dates page while we flush out emerging information.

: Nike Air 180 “Concord” JD Sports

: Nike Air 180 “Concord” JD Sports

: Nike Air 180 “Concord” JD Sports

: Nike Air 180 “Concord” JD Sports

: Nike Air 180 “Concord” JD Sports

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.