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

1992’s Nike Air Huarache LE “Slate” Is Making A Return

Despite revisiting all of its original colorways from 1991 throughout 2021, the Nike Air Huarache is closing out the year by dusting off non-original, but...

By Jovani Hernandez December 2, 2021
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“Purple Punch” Returns To The Nike Air Huarache Soon

The Nike Air Huarache‘s 30th anniversary is winding down, which has prompted the Swoosh to release more obscure colorways of the model’s original run. Case...

By Jovani Hernandez October 11, 2021
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The Nike Air Max 90 “Infrared” Is Returning Holiday 2020

Though originally presumed to release during this year’s Air Max Day, the Nike Air Max 90 “Infrared” has been postponed until the holiday season to...

By Michael Le March 10, 2020
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Nike Just Dropped A Full “Wheat” Pack For Fall

Fall means wheat sneakers, and nobody does wheat sneakers quite like the Swoosh Brand. Each year when leaves turn from green to yellow and orange...

By Ross Dwyer September 26, 2018
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Nike Goes International With The “Flag Pack”

It’s set to be a summer full of country pride with the World Cup right around the corner, and Nike’s is getting in on the...

By Ross Dwyer May 29, 2018
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The Moon-Landing Graphics Appear On The Nike Air Huarache

Sneaker designs and aesthetic have long drawn inspiration from the final frontier, and with last week’s release of a lunar-landing inspired Air Force 1  and...

By Ross Dwyer May 5, 2018
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Nike Blends In OG Color Vibes With The Air Huarache City

The Nike Air Huarache City, a silhouette that fuses the Huarache’s legendary aesthetic with the upper straps of the cult classic Nike Air Raid has...

By Ross Dwyer May 5, 2018
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Nike Brings Back The “Alternate Galaxy” Theme to the Huarache and Vandal

Nike’s Air Huarache and Vandal High Supreme silhouettes are ready for summer with this clean new aesthetic that is reminiscent of the inside of a...

By Ben Felderstein April 27, 2018
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The Nike Air Huarache Gets New “Bred” Look

Mostly thanks to the fact that Michael Jordan happened to play for the Chicago Bulls, the combination of black and red, or “Bred”, has become...

By Zack Schlemmer October 27, 2017
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