The Nike Air Max Plus Goes Lifestyle In “Light Orewood Brown”

A tonal twist for Summer/Fall.

Matt Varga June 9, 2025

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It’s hard to hide the Air Max Plus’ sporty hardware regardless of how you draw it up, but some of the model’s recent looks have tripled down on the cushioning that brought it its profile in the first place. While you’re likely to see more “Tuned Air” editions in the near future, the Swoosh is partially reversing course for at least a moment, as the Nike Air Max Plus “Light Orewood Brown” slices in an opposite aesthetic direction.

Coated in a blend of “Light Orewood Brown/Cacao Wow/Metallic Silver/White,” this make-up of Sean McDowell’s design is a rejection of the sportstyle vibrance that the silhouette typically parlays in, instead venturing in a trendier direction of neutrals and earthy shades. An overall aversion to this portion of the color wheel doesn’t mean it necessarily can’t rise to the moment. Indeed, the interplay between rich brown branding notes and creamy TPU trim surrounding the mesh interior makes these a stylish addition to summer rotations.

As a Nike general release, the Nike Air Max Plus “Light Orewood Brown” will no doubt hit Nike.com and partnering retailers without much telegraphing beforehand. We’ll update this page and our Sneaker Release Dates hub with direct links once landed — be ready for a $180 sticker price.

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RELEASE DATE: 2026

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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.