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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Nike Air Huarache Goes Full Denim
Often a love it or hate it material for sneakers, denim drapes this latest version of the women’s Nike Air Huarache. Yes indeed, the classic...
The Nike Air Huarache Borrows The Flight Huarache’s Original Color Scheme
The Nike Air Huarache borrows the iconic color scheme from its 1992 basketball counterpart for this latest new look for the classic runner. If you...
Learn The History Of Nike’s Jewel Swooshes
Channeling some late ’90s and early 2000’s nostalgia, this summer Nike Sportswear is bringing back the Jewel Swoosh. First appearing on the Air Force 1...