“Scorpion” Branding Creeps On The Nike Air Max Plus VII

Likely not where your mind goes first.

Matt Varga May 1, 2026

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Absolutely a sleeper model, the Nike Air Max Plus VII has taken a restrained approach to its first-ever bring-back. Perhaps understanding that it fits the “if you know you know” side of things, the Swoosh has been measured in letting loose new colorways, initially leaning on a range of OG editions before getting a bit more intriguing after a number of months, notably with the Kylian Mbappe Air Max Plus VII that spoke to the Tn family’s cachet in Europe.

Is it time to get even wilder with the model as it nears year 2? With the first earnest special edition coming to light via this Nike Air Max Plus VII “Scorpion,” we’re leaning yes. To note the obvious up top, previous reports of the NOCTA Air Max Plus immediately jump to mind given Drake’s proud Scorpio status, but without a hint of any cross branding or mention of his label, it appears to be a coincidence at most.

Yet beyond the arachnidian hits on the tongue, there’s still plenty to pay attention to. With wavy stripes of black and light blue it approaches the Air Max Plus proper, turning its dot matrix translucent to almost lean into those similarities. A metallic silver Swoosh aligns with gradient anchoring utilized to round out this edition, turning from the same chrome tonality on the midfoot plate to midnight at the heel.

Expect the Nike Air Max Plus VII “Scorpion” to appear on Nike channels in short order; select global markets already have their product listings live.

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SKU: IQ9429-001

RETAIL PRICE: $190

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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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.