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 Brings Back The Waffle Trainer With Athletics West Inspiration
New Nike Innovations like the Sabrina 2 and Air Jordan 4 RM will always get the headlines, but nothing ever tops the classics in Beaverton....
Heavy “London” Allusions Land On The Nike Field General 82
There’s a well-established Nike playbook for bringing retro models back. The Beaverton company often reaches into its deep bag of collaborators for to launch given...
Nike Shox TL “Volt/Fire Red” Releasing This Fall
Nike’s Shox technology in general is having a real retro moment. The Nike Shox R4 has taken the lion’s share of recent releases, but don’t...
The Nike Shox R4 Gets Painted Entirely In “Racer Blue”
One of the unexpected beneficiaries of nostalgic Y2K trends has been the Nike Shox R4. Brought back from the archives last year, the wonky runner...
Nike Is Bringing Back A Court Icon – The Tennis Classic AC
With models like the adidas Samba and New Balance 550 dominant as ever, the public has never been hungrier for no-frills lifestyle shoes. Taking notes...
Timeless “Black/White” Dots An OG-Adjacent Nike Alpha Force 88
It hasn’t even been a year since Nike made the decision to bring back the Alpha Force 88. Though a collaboration with Billie Eilish brought...
The Aged Aesthetic Pushes Forward With The Latest Nike Mac Attack
Not for a lack of effort or fetching colorways, but the Mac Attack hasn’t really hit that stride that Nike hoped it would. It was...
The Nike Air Pegasus 2k5 Emerges In Calm “Sea Glass”
Updated May 3rd, 2024: The Nike Air Pegasus 2k5 “Sea Glass” is available now via SNKRS. Short of the Monarch, the Nike Air Pegasus 2k5...
Luxe Details Revamp The Classic Nike Terminator High
The Nike catalog is chock full of influential retro silhouettes, but the Nike Terminator is a perfect example of the old-school style that the sneaker...