The Nike Air Max Plus Skews Ominous In “Tough Red”

Men's sizes land Fall 2026.

Andrew Rizzo July 28, 2026

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Sean McDowell’s Nike Air Max Plus is joining an upcoming Air Max 95 Tech with a “Tough Red” gradient colorway for Fall 2026, shown here via official images.

Edgy and ominous sum up the aesthetics at play. The titular Tough Red hue lands on the upper, fading slightly into black around the heel. The TPU cage, toe cap, mudguard, and heel panel are all done in black, contrasted only by white Swooshes on the sides. Underfoot, a black midsole carries Tough Red accents on the Air bubbles and midfoot plate.

The Nike Air Max Plus “Tough Red” releases Fall 2026 for $190 in men’s sizes. See official images below if you’re a fan.

In other Nike news, check out the upcoming Nike Hyperice slides.

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SKU: DM0032-601

RETAIL PRICE: $190

RELEASE DATE: 2026

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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.

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