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

Official Images Of The Travis Scott x Nike Air Trainer 1 “Grey Haze”

UPDATED MAY 20, 2022: The Travis Scott x Nike Air Trainer 1 “Grey Haze” is releasing on May 20th at 3pm ET on travisscott.com. Following...

By Jovani Hernandez May 20, 2022
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TEDxPortland And Nike Present A Limited Edition Air Trainer 1

TEDxPortland’s 9th annual event went down in the City Of Roses this weekend, and just as they have in years past, Nike created a special...

By Ross Dwyer April 28, 2019
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A Detailed Look At The 2 New fragment design x Nike Air Trainer 1s Revealed Today

NikeLab and Hiroshi Fujiwara had a special surprise this morning, unveiling two new never-before-seen colorways of the tennis-inspired fragment design x NikeLab Air Trainer 1....

By Zack Schlemmer September 1, 2015
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NikeLab Is Releasing All Six Pairs Of The fragment design x Air Trainer 1 Tomorrow

Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design has had a monstrous 2015 thanks to numerous collaborations with Nike. Part of what’s made fragment design a household name this...

By Patrick Johnson August 26, 2015
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Is Nike Re-releasing Every fragment design x Air Trainer 1 Soon?

NikeLab appears to be going all out for this year’s US Open, by releasing all colorways of the fragment design collaborative Air Trainer 1 for...

By Zack Schlemmer August 24, 2015
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fragment design x NikeLab Air Trainer 1 SP “US Open” – Release Date

As expected, NikeLab continues their series of premium constructions of the Air Trainer 1 in collaboration with fragment design for the next major tennis tournament,...

By Zack Schlemmer August 21, 2015
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fragment design x Nike Air Trainer 1 “Wimbledon”

fragment design is back with yet another take on the tennis classic in the Nike Air Trainer 1, this time in two white and green...

By Patrick Johnson June 29, 2015
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fragment design x Nike Air Trainer 1 Releasing At Additional Locations

fragment design has had a huge year transforming Nike retros. From the Air Jordan 1 to the Nike Sock Dart, the two lightning bolt imprint...

By Patrick Johnson June 25, 2015
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January 2015 Sneaker Releases

Welcome to 2015. What’re your sneaker New Year’s resolutions? Whatever they are, January promises to have something in store for everyone from the Air Jordan...

By Patrick Johnson January 5, 2015
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