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 Strips Down The Air Odyssey
Nike brought back the classic running model in the Nike Air Odyssey late in 2015. The shoe has a ton of similarities with Tinker Hatfield’s Air Max...
Triple Black Nike Air Prestos Are Here
The Nike Air Presto was ahead of its time. Not only did the early aughts running model feature an array of unique graphic prints, but...
Leather Nike Cortez Releases Are Back In Crisp Colorways
The Nike Cortez has seen a number of classic renditions return in 2015 along with that updated Roshe crossover for mass appeal. Now a lifestyle...
Welcome Back The Nike Air Icarus In 2016
For fans of early Swoosh running models like the Nike Air Pegasus and the recently brought back Nike Air Odyssey – we have some good...
NikeCourt Brings Black Leather To The Tennis Classic Ultra
The Nike Tennis Classic is the Swoosh’s immediate answer to the three stripes’ ubiquitous adidas Stan Smith. The similarity between the two archival tennis models...
Liberty & Nike Sportswear’s “Cameo Collection” Starts The New Year Off Right
London’s own Liberty has been teaming up with Nike Sportswear for the past few years and making the most out of some of the most...
First Look At The NikeLab Air Flight ’89
The Nike Air Flight ’89 has been the proud recipient of a number of well thought out colorways as of late, whether it was the...
The Nike Air Trainer SC II Can’t Escape The Sneakerboot Movement
The sneakerboot category may be a bit oversaturated with old Nike trainers and runners getting repurposed as winterized versions, but you can’t be mad at...
The Nike Air Flight Squad Takes On A Quilted Upper
The Just Don x Air Jordan 2 put quilted sneakers back on the map in a big way. Now Nike Sportswear is bringing the premium...