The Nike Air Max Plus Sports More “Tuned” Graphics

Kids' sizes release Summer/Fall 2025.

Andrew Rizzo May 27th, 2025 (updated)

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The Nike Air Max Plus is putting its cushioning package front and center for Summer/Fall 2025. Following images of a men’s colorway featuring large “TUNED AIR” text, we’ve uncovered two upcoming grade school options that have the same defining quality.

First utilized on Sean McDowell’s Air Max Plus in 1998, Tuned Air technology revolutionized Nike’s application of Air. Several models continued the Tuned Air lineage in the 90s and early 2000s, and even today, it’s not hard to trace the TN’s influence on models like the Air Max Dn and Air Max DN8. Essentially, the technology uses two air chambers with different pressures to shift impact from heel to forefoot, adding bounce and cushioning.

Loudly and proudly, these grade school TNs feature large, stenciled over-branding up top. The lateral side reads “TUNED” and the medial side reads “AIR,” all of which is made visible by clear TPU overlays. One colorway comes in “Wolf Grey/Black,” while the other takes on a more simple “Black/University Blue.”

If interested, expect these to land Summer/Fall 2025 for $145 in grade school sizes. See official images below and hit our Sneaker Release Dates page to preview more Nikes.

Staying under the Air Max umbrella, catch a first look at the Nike LEGO Air Max Dn.

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Grade School Nike Air Max Plus

SKU: II7649-002

RETAIL PRICE: $145

RELEASE DATE: 2026

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Grade School Nike Air Max Plus

SKU: II7649-012

RETAIL PRICE: $145

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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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.