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
The Nike Air Total Max Uptempo “Metallic Silver” Is Returning Soon
Retro silhouettes are having a bit of moment right now — especially Nike’s. From as far back as early 2020, the brand has revived many...
Regrind Rubber Takes Center Stage On This Nike Daybreak Type
NIKE, Inc.’s “Move to Zero” campaign has ramped up production of footwear options utilizing recycled materials. Among the dozens of eco-friendly pairs, the Nike Daybreak...
The Nike Challenger OG Assumes A Classic “Shadow” Colorway
Reintroduced to mainstream consciousness in mid-2020, the Nike Challenger has recently indulged in a handful of vibrant, non-original colorways. For its latest proposition, the ’70s...
Recycled Nike Regrind Outsoles Appear On This Two-Tone Challenger OG
Since relaunching in mid-2020, the Nike Challenger has mostly kept to tonal colorways rooted in heritage. For its next proposition, the ’70s runner isn’t abandoning...
Nike’s Sustainable Movement Hits The D/MS/X Waffle
Although the Nike D/MS/X Waffle (read: “DIMSIX”) has panned out to be an after-thought in the larger context of the brand’s Sportswear category, it’s recently...
The Nike Pegasus ’83 Opts For Class With Tan And Brown
The Nike Pegasus ’83 is surely at its best when it’s simple. And this latest colorway, which keeps it retro as well, pairs tan overlays...
Nike Continues Focus On Early Era Silhouettes With The Waffle Trainer II
In contrast with the modern trend of chunkier, chiseled footwear is the persistent demand for low-profile classics. Early era runners like the Daybreak and Challenger...
The Nike Air Total Max Uptempo Set To Return In OG White/Navy
Earlier last year, the Nike Air Total Max Uptempo made a sudden return with a couple black-dominant colorways. And while it was originally expected to...
The Original Nike Air Structure Triax ’91 “Persian Violet” Is Coming Back
Ahead of the Nike Air Structure Triax ’91‘s official return, the silhouette has emerged in images depicting it in an original “Metallic Summit White/Black/Persian Violet”...