The Nike Air Max Plus Gets A Striking “University Gold” Gradient

Wu-Tang?

Andrew Rizzo February 20th, 2025 (updated)

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Updated February 20th, 2025: The Nike Air Max Plus “University Gold” is available now in men’s sizing for $180. You can grab a pair using our “Where To Buy” links embedded just ahead.

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RETAIL PRICE: $180

RELEASE DATE: Feb 20, 2025

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Original article published October 10th, 2024: The Nike Air Max Plus has been a mainstay on our newswire all year long, be it through offshoot models like the Air Max Plus Drift, collabs, or new GR colorways that are simply applaudable. As we step deeper into Q4, the Sean McDowell classic has shown no signs of slowing down, now presented with a clean “University Gold” gradient atop a black base.

The nickname possibilities afforded here are plentiful. The black and yellow palette evokes Batman and Wu-Tang Dunks all the same, not to mention myriad other black and yellow classics like the Jordan 12 Taxi. The gradient seen here is a tad more reserved than usual, cropping up primarily around the heel. Black treatments account for the rest of the upper, save for “University Gold” tongue branding a white mini Swoosh for contrast. While diehard TN fans might favor an all-black midsole for consistency, the center portion actually appears in white. The midfoot structure mimics the black to “University Gold” gradient see up top, paving a seamless transition to the outsole to cap off the delivery.

Nike hasn’t set a firm release date at the time of this writing, but the Air Max Plus “Black/White/University Gold” looks poised to land in late 2024/early 2025. Enjoy official images below and return periodically to our Sneaker Release Dates page for updates.

If you’re a fan of the black and yellow palette but would prefer a different color blocking scheme, check out the Air Max Plus Opti Yellow.

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Written by

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.