The Nike Air Max 90 Borrows “Neon” For Spring 2026

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Matt Varga 1 hour

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Even in a year that gave the silhouette collaborations with A-list streetwear brands like Corteiz and UNDEFEATED, it’s telling that the “Neon” became the hottest ticket for the Nike Air Max 95. Whether it’s the everlasting demand from the silhouette’s original fans or newer ones aiming to get their hands on the high-contrast edition, Nike has clearly awoken once again to the potential of the grey/light green combo once again.

Branching that combination over to the Nike Air Max 90 is only further proof. While the radioactive coloring has draped the AM90 plenty of times before, including in a nod to its own iconic color-blocking scheme, there’s no denying that the smattering of greys and the titular viridescence are aimed at replicating the model’s younger sibling. All things considered, Beaverton designers did well in this application, adding new points of emphasis like the joined dark grey muddguard and eyestays to keep things intriguing while remaining true to the 1995 (and 2025) breakout.

Look for the Nike Air Max 90 “Neon” as a part of the brand’s Spring 2026 slate, expected to command its usual $130 retail 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.