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 Max 1 – Hazelnut – Safety Orange – White
We just showed you a brand new Nike Air Max 1 colorway that’ll be arriving at select Nike Sportswear retailers this April, and now here’s another look at...
Nike Air Max 1 – Cyber Twill – New Images
So far in 2012, Nike Sportswear has reintroduced some old classics and remixed others, all while celebrating the Air Force 1’s 30th anniversary. The confluence...
Nike Air Max 1 ‘Legacy Red’
Sneaker News previewed a trio of Nike Air Max 1s set for summer 2012 in late January, one of which had a decidedly feminine feel to it. There’s a...
Nike Tailwind Night Track Disco – Silver – Navy
One of the quirkiest ‘Retro’ releases of the decade is easily the Nike Tailwind Night Track Disco – one of the earliest ‘PE’ Nikes to...
Nike Elite SI – Three Colorways
The term ‘Nike Elite’ came to identify a top-tier team-oriented basketball initiative in the US in recent years, with a similar phrase applied to football...
Nike Air Safari – Beige – Yellow – Black
A safari excursion on the moon is something that won’t happen for very long, but the Nike Lunar Safari, on the other hand, is a...
Nike Air Current – New Photos
Nike’s focus on its heritage runners will shine brightly in 2012, with confirmed releases of several of Nike Running’s earliest and most celebrated designs. Dropping...
Nike Air Flight One NRG ‘All-Star’ – Arriving @ Retailers
How exactly has a player a decade removed from the game managed out grab more attention with his 2012 NBA All-Star Game releases than Nike...
LIVESTRONG x Nike Pre Montreal Racer
Nike Sportswear released the Pre Montreal Racer in a large run of VNTG colorways right around the turn of the year, and although we haven’t...