“Hyper Royal” Courses Through The Nike Air Max TL 2.5

A flip on the previously released "Bred."

Matt Varga February 1st, 2026 (updated)

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Updated June 25th, 2025: Official images of the Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Hyper Royal” have surfaced, still expected to touch down for Fall 2025 with a $180 sticker price.

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Mens Nike Air Max TL 2.5

SKU: FZ4110-005

RETAIL PRICE: $180

RELEASE DATE: 2026

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WHERE TO BUY

Mens Nike Air Max TL 2.5

SKU: FZ4110-005

RETAIL PRICE: $180

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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Nikestore	Standard	Check Site

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Did you forget about the Nike Air Max TL 2.5? We couldn’t necessarily fault you for losing track of its retro effort; it’s always a tough needle to thread for Nike to balance all of their retro product, but the TL 2.5 sadly abuts a few other silhouettes that’ve got more press, from icons like the Air Max 95 to Y2K endeavors like the Air Max Sunder.

If there’s any upshot of that dynamic, it’s a possible lane as an “if you know, you know” sort of shoe, tucked away from the threat of oversaturation and finding a home exclusively with true enthusiasts. If you’ve got residual affinity for the TL 2.5 from its original 2006 run, this black and “Hyper Royal” addition should play into those mid-aughts sensibilities, delivering a sporty white and black foundation with waves of the titular cerulean shooting through the design from heel to toe. Dousing the full-length Air bubble in a darker tint of that same coloring closes in cohesive fashion, overall executing the same retro-futuristic atmosphere the model has majored in as it’s returned to the shelves.

The Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Hyper Royal” should be populating Nike.com and partnering retailers as part of the ongoing Summer/Fall 2025 schedule. This pair will clock in with a $180 retail price once arrived. Check out advance retail shots included below, and watch our Sneaker Release Dates page for updates on this and other upcoming Nike drops.

: Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Hyper Royal” size?

: Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Hyper Royal” size?

: Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Hyper Royal” size?

: Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Hyper Royal” size?

: Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Hyper Royal” size?

: Nike Air Max TL 2.5 “Hyper Royal” size?

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.