Nike Retro

Nike Retro is an umbrella term that refers to previously sidelined Nike styles brought back from the archives for re-release.

Evergreen models like the Air Jordan 1, Nike Dunk Low and Air Force 1 bring in tons of money to Beaverton each year, never wavering in their catalog consistency. However, a large part of the footwear giant’s brand strategy remains focused on the more underappreciated, cult classic sneakers in their history. Archival models returning after decades on the pine have been some of the biggest success stories for the Swoosh, fulfilling the cult followings they amass in their time off the shelves. Look no further than a shoe like the Nike Air Tech Challenge II, hotly anticipated each time it returns in its OG “Hot Lava” formulation.

The landscape of what Nike Retro shoes are in the spotlight changes frequently. In 2024, shoes like the Nike Attack, ACG Rufus and DT Max ’96 are set for their first releases in years. Below you’ll find our latest coverage on Nike Retro products, including release dates, official images and pricing details.

Nike Retro

Nike Air Foamposite One ‘Royal’ – New Detailed Images

Before folks were saying LeBron James is like Magic Johnson but with Karl Malone’s body, Penny Hardaway was heralded as the NBA’s next great big...

By Aaron Hope October 22, 2010
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Nike Air Max Penny 1 – Black – Club Purple

The original and most easily recognizable colorway of the Nike Air Max Penny 1 is dubbed ‘Orlando Magic’.  That’s where Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway’s NBA career...

By Aaron Hope October 21, 2010
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Nike Air Foamposite One Royal – 2011 Retro | New Images

The Nike Air Foamposite One in the Royal colorway is easily considered the greatest sneakers of all time despite having a swoosh the size of...

By John Kim October 20, 2010
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Nike Air Foamposite One Metallic Pewter

Earlier today, Sneaker News showed you a sneak peak at the Metallic Pewter Nike Air Foamposite One in shots both outside and side-by-side with the...

By Aaron Hope October 20, 2010
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Nike Air Foamposite One – Pewter | Teaser Pics

2010 has been so jam packed full of Foamposite technology that it’s spilling over into 2011.  Still ahead of its time even 13 years after...

By Aaron Hope October 20, 2010
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Nike Air Max Penny 1 Orlando – 2011 Sample | New Images

The beloved Dark Neon Royal Nike Air Foamposite One is set for a retro release early in 2011, but it was the above pictured shoe...

By Aaron Hope October 19, 2010
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Nike Air Penny 1/2 Cent ‘Eggplant’ – Available

Nike’s ‘Eggplant’ colorway took the world by storm in 2009, a look so lusted-after that not only did the Nike Air Foamposite One re-retro in...

By Aaron Hope October 12, 2010
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Nike Air Foamposite One – Penny Hardaway PE

Were it not for the Charlotte Hornets, we’d most likely look back on the Orlando Magic’s as *the* early ’90s NBA jersey.  An ultrabrite blue...

By Aaron Hope October 4, 2010
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