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 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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Andre Agassi Reveals The 2024 Nike Air Tech Challenge II “Hot Lava”
After initial reports back in October 2023, a first look at 2024’s Nike Air Tech Challenge II “Hot Lava” retro has been revealed by the...
Malachite Accents Don The Latest Edition Of The Nike Air Alpha Force ’88
Updated March 20th, 2024: The Nike Air Alpha Force ’88 “Malachite” is now available via Nike.com. Our “Where To Buy” section just below contains direct...
Another Of The Original Four Nike Air Alpha Force 88s Are Coming Back
Updated April 9th, 2024: The Nike Air Alpha Force 88 “Game Royal” is available at Nike.com. Despite the nostalgic sentiment of the late 1980s basketball...
Where To Buy The Nike Field General ’82
The Nike Field General ’82 is set to make a long-awaited return on February 29th for $100. Originally releasing back in 1982 as part of...