Nike Retro

Nike Retro is an umbrella term that refers to previously sidelined Nike styles brought back from the archives for re-release.

While models like the Air Jordan 1, Nike Dunk Low and Air Force 1 drive tons and tons of money to Beaverton like clockwork, a large part of the footwear giant’s brand strategy each year is focused on the more underappreciated sneakers in their history. Archival models, though sometimes sitting dormant for decades, have been some of the biggest success stories for the Swoosh, amassing cult followings 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, but 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 Flight Huarache OG Returns Soon

A relic of the past, the Nike Air Flight Huarache returns to original form in April. Famously associated with the “Fab Five” from the University...

By Jovani Hernandez February 22, 2023
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The Nike Air More Uptempo Stands Out With Bright Red Lettering

Alongside its recently revealed Slides counterpart, the Nike Air More Uptempo has recently been employed at a rapid rate akin to the Air Force 1’s...

By Jared Ebanks February 4, 2023
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Subtle Grey Softens The Nike Air Flight Lite

Old school shoes bring us back to a time. Nostalgia will, ironically, never get old, which is why the Retro footwear business will never go...

By Sneaker News February 4, 2023
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The Nike Air Pegasus 89 Gets A “Tan” Look Ahead Of Summer 2023

Despite recently unveiling the Pegasus 40, Nike continues to revisit past offerings from the famed running shoe series. Case in point?: A tan, white, and...

By Jovani Hernandez January 27, 2023
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The Nike Terminator High Stays True To St. John’s

The Nike Terminator High, originally releasing in 1983, will always be remembered for kickstarting the “Be True” campaign with the Dunks in 1985. First debuting...

By Sneaker News January 24, 2023
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“Sport Royal” Overtakes The Nike Air Pegasus 89

With 2023 promising an abundance of Nike Retro footwear from the 80s/90s, it might be convenient to overlook some of the forgotten models. The Air...

By John Kim January 10, 2023
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The Nike Air Trainer 1 Retro Appears In An Uncomplicated “White/Black” Package

Simpler is often better when it comes to the 1980s retro footwear, often because the design itself is the centerpiece. None gets more bare-boned than...

By Sneaker News January 9, 2023
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The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Hints At A Cincinnati Reds Motif

While Ken Griffey Jr’s time in the harbor-inspired hues of the Seattle Mariners remains the most iconic period in his Major League career, the opportunity...

By Jared Ebanks December 3, 2022
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Kobe Bryant’s Nike Air Flight Huarache “Away” PE Releasing In 2023

Kobe Bryant’s sneaker “free agency” period that fell in between his time with adidas and Nike was one to remember. An onslaught of Player Exclusives...

By Sneaker News December 3, 2022
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