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 Flight One – Black – White

A little history for ya: this colorway of the Nike Air Flight One was one of the sneaker models worn by Penny Hardaway during his...

By John Kim April 30, 2012
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Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 – Lush Teal – New Green | Available

2004 is the one Olympic summer of the past two decades USA Basketball would like us to forget, but that doesn’t mean that Nike shared...

By Aaron Hope April 24, 2012
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Nike Sky Force ’88 ‘Safari Pack’

The star of new options for the Air Force 1 iD this month and soon to be unleashed on a huge variety of colorways celebrating...

By Aaron Hope April 8, 2012
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Nike Air Flight 89 HOH – Club Purple – White – Cool Grey

Much has been made of the Air Jordan IV’s 25th anniversary and the pending retros, but the sneaker with which it shares the most in...

By Aaron Hope April 5, 2012
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Nike Zoom Uptempo V Premium ‘USA’

Jason Kidd has two Olympic gold medals to go along with his hard-earned NBA Championship ring, and he might have captured a third gold had Dream...

By Aaron Hope April 5, 2012
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Nike Air Max Tempo HOH – Tour Yellow – Midnight Navy

The Nike Air Max Tempo is one of those models that’s earned quite a few victory laps since its introduction in 1995, their continual quick sellouts a...

By Aaron Hope April 4, 2012
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