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

Official Images Of The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Freshwater”

NIKE, Inc. has never shied away from retroing some of the most beloved silhouettes in its storied catalog, but it’s arguably spent more time down...

By Jovani Hernandez November 2, 2020
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Nike Adds Camo-Style Patterns To A Kids-Exclusive Air More Uptempo

The Nike Air More Uptempo has recently emerged in another “Olympic”-friendly arrangement for kids. Unlike pairs popularized by the likes of Scottie Pippen, however, this...

By Jovani Hernandez June 16, 2020
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Nike Continues To Jog The Memory Of Running Fans With The Air Max Triax Retro

Surrounding the recognized legacy of Nike Air Max models such as the Air Max 1, 95, 97, etc. are a series of other lineages that...

By Sneaker News November 27, 2019
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Nike Adds Reflective Uppers To The Air Max Tailwind IV ’99 SP

By now you should be very familiar with Nike’s calculated methods of bringing back second tier archival models. It typically starts off with OG colorways...

By Sneaker News November 14, 2019
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Nike Recalls Their Old Days With A Blue Ribbon Sports Inspired Air Max Tailwind IV

Celebrating the origins of Blue Ribbon Sports — Nike’s original namesake — the Air Max Tailwind IV goes just a bit further back in time...

By Michael Le November 11, 2019
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The Nike Air Max Triax 96 Is Finally Getting A Retro

In Nike’s continual deep dive into the running shoe vaults, some surprising re-issues have surfaced. Much of the emphasis of this revival has been towards...

By John Kim October 25, 2019
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Where To Buy The Nike Air Max 270 React “Hyper Jade”

Fusing two of their more notable innovations, Beaverton is set to release quite a deep variety of Air Max 270 Reacts, doubling up on cushion...

By Michael Le July 11, 2019
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Two 1995 Icons Clash In This Nike Air Max Uptempo Colorway

1995 was a fantastic year for Nike’s Air Max line, thanks to iconic releases like the Air Max Uptempo and the Air Max 95. Now,...

By Ross Dwyer June 30, 2019
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The Nike Air Max 2 Light SP To Debut In An Eclectic Color Palette

25 years after it first released, Nike’s Air Max 2 Light is enjoying yet another moment in the sneaker world’s spotlight, and now it’s set...

By Ross Dwyer May 26, 2019
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