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 Huarache Dominated By Squadron Blue

As the Nike Air Huarache continues its retro run to the point where it looks like the shoe will stay in production for good like...

By Zack Schlemmer October 1, 2015
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Finally, Camo Print Arrives On The Nike Air Huarache

By now, you shouldn’t be surprised that camouflage has finally arrived on Tinker Hatfield’s classic Nike Air Huarache. The iconic model from 1991 has finally...

By Patrick Johnson August 21, 2015
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Nike Pays Homage To Huarache Heritage With Woven Uppers

When Tinker Hatfield created the Nike Air Huarache in 1991, he set out to create a slip on running model that had the ease and comfort of...

By Patrick Johnson July 28, 2015
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Nike Air Huarache “Sunset Glow”

With their current massive popularity, the sun isn’t setting on the Nike Air Huarache anytime soon. it is, however, on this upcoming colorway. As part...

By Zack Schlemmer July 17, 2015
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Another Take On The Nike Air Huarache “Snakeskin”

The Nike Air Huarache isn’t immune to the snakeskin craze, as another women’s exclusive arrives in a colorway more apt for the serpent motif than past releases....

By Patrick Johnson July 10, 2015
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Nike Releases Two New Air Huarache Light Colorways For May

The Nike Air Huarache Light has been rather busy as of late, it’s just a matter of when the hard work in terms of original...

By Patrick Johnson May 8, 2015
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Is NYC Left Out Of The Nike Air Huarache “City” Pack?

Europe’s been holding down the Nike Air Huarache retros well before the silhouette finally sparked some interest stateside last year. Maybe that’s why major cities...

By Patrick Johnson April 23, 2015
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The Nike Air Huarache Light Borrows Two Legendary Air Max 1 Colorways

The Nike Huarache and Nike Air Max series all have the same man to thank for being legendary inclusions in Nike’s lineage. And while Tinker...

By Patrick Johnson April 20, 2015
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