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 Aged Aesthetic Pushes Forward With The Latest Nike Mac Attack

Not for a lack of effort or fetching colorways, but the Mac Attack hasn’t really hit that stride that Nike hoped it would. It was...

By Sneaker News April 20, 2024
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The Nike Air Pegasus 2k5 Emerges In Calm “Sea Glass”

Updated May 3rd, 2024: The Nike Air Pegasus 2k5 “Sea Glass” is available now via SNKRS. Short of the Monarch, the Nike Air Pegasus 2k5...

By Matt Varga March 20, 2024
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Luxe Details Revamp The Classic Nike Terminator High

The Nike catalog is chock full of influential retro silhouettes, but the Nike Terminator is a perfect example of the old-school style that the sneaker...

By Matt Varga March 19, 2024
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The Revived Nike Field General ’82 Is Coming Soon In White And Gum

The Nike Field General ’82 catapulted back into the consciousness earlier this year once news broke of a Union LA collaboration coming in Spring ’24....

By Matt Varga March 15, 2024
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The Nike ACG Rufus Gets Its First Brand New Colorway In “Triple Black”

The Nike ACG Rufus went from archival oddity to hotly-anticipated comeback shoe, appearing in a SNKRS preview of the Beaverton slate for 2024. About three...

By Matt Varga March 4, 2024
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The Nike ACG Rufus Returns At Long Last On May 10th

Updated May 6th, 2024: The Nike ACG Rufus has been scheduled for a May 10th SNKRS release. During the inaugural Nike SNKRS Live 2024 preview,...

By Matt Varga February 19, 2024
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The Nike Air Flight 89, The Cousin Of The Jordan 4, Gets A “Military Black” Look

The Air Jordan 4 and the Air Flight ’89 are a very closely related duo of shoes under the Nike Basketball family tree. Both debuting...

By Sneaker News February 13, 2024
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Coach Prime’s Nike Air DT Max ’96 Returns On June 14th

The Nike Air DT Max ’96 is confirmed to return on June 14th, 2024. Originally releasing on February 10th around the energy of the Super...

By Sneaker News February 9, 2024
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Andre Agassi’s 2024 Nike Air Tech Challenge II “Hot Lava” Drops August 30th

Updated July 31st, 2024: An August 30th release date is now confirmed for the Nike Air Tech Challenge II “Hot Lava,” retailing for $150. Original...

By Sneaker News February 5, 2024
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