Nike’s Rejuven8 Summer Jelly Sandals Release On May 8th

From the Olympics to Olympic-sized pools.

Matt Varga April 28th, 2026 (updated)

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Update: The Nike Air Rejuven8 “Jelly” in all three colorways releases on May 8th, retailing for $135.

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Womens Nike Air Rejuven8

SKU: IR5726-700

RETAIL PRICE: $135

RELEASE DATE: May 8, 2026

US 05/08/2026 Friday

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Womens Nike Air Rejuven8

SKU: IR5726-600

RETAIL PRICE: $135

RELEASE DATE: May 8, 2026

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Womens Nike Air Rejuven8

SKU: IR5726-100

RETAIL PRICE: $135

RELEASE DATE: May 8, 2026

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Original article published April 26th, 2026:

It certainly feels like Nike’s overtures to women are more bountiful and diverse than they’ve ever been. Put a model like the Moon Shoe next to one like the Nike Air Max Muse to see what we mean, as Beaverton’s product specifically tooled to the ladies’ sensibilities differ in form, origins, focus, and everything in between.

The Nike Air Rejuven8 presents as one of the more unexpected in that crowd, revisiting an invention from around the 2008 Olympics that bore an inventive tech sheet, literally splitting between a mesh interior bootie and a hardier synthetic cage. Playing into those already existing airy bona fides, the Nike Air Rejuven8 now looks to the world of jelly shoes for a new series, called out by the Swoosh as a way to bridge poolside and front row at a fashion show.

Though it is a lane we’ve already seen explored by rival outfits, Nike sets out on its own by dipping back into trademark Volt, going similarly boisterous with all-red before ensuring at least one reserved variation with a fully off-white colorway.

The Nike Air Rejuven8 “Jelly” pack has already shown up on global Nike channels with a May 1st release date. Whether that’ll hold once these three colorways surface stateside is currently unclear. For now, peruse the galleries below to determine your favorite, and keep our Sneaker Release Dates page handy to stay in the loop when we can expect a US launch.

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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.