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

What If Penny Hardaway Wore the Nike Air Foamposite One At The Olympics?

Playing in the Nike Zoom Flight ’96 for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Penny Hardaway was about one year too early for the chance to...

By Zack Schlemmer June 29, 2016
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Nike To Release The Hyperdunk “United We Rise”

The original Nike Hyperdunk from 2008 is retroing this year, and with the summer Olympic on the horizon, that means it was the perfect time...

By Zack Schlemmer June 29, 2016
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Detailed Look At The Return Of Penny Hardaway’s “Olympic” Nike Zoom Flight 96

1990’s basketball sneaker nerds have much to be delighted about this summer, as at least three of Nike’s best Olympics colorways of the ’92 and...

By Zack Schlemmer June 23, 2016
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Penny Hardaway’s Nike Zoom Flight ’96 “Olympic” Is Releasing

With the NBA Finals now in the books, basketball fans can look forward to a summer of international basketball with the Rio Olympics in the...

By Patrick Johnson June 20, 2016
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The Nike Air More Uptempo “Olympic” Released Early In Kids Sizes

With the Rio Olympics a few months away, Nike Basketball is bringing back a number of iconic Dream Team era retros for the summer including...

By Patrick Johnson June 15, 2016
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