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

Nike Air Flight One – White – Royal | Arriving @ Retailers

It may not have the starpower of the Foamposite series, but you can’t deny the Nike Air Flight One its due spot in the history...

By John Kim October 31, 2012
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Nike Air Flight One – White – Royal | Release Date

It seems like ages ago that Nike Sportswear brought back this mid-90’s basketball classic, but it was only this past February that the OG ‘Orlando’...

By John Kim October 29, 2012
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Nike Air Foamposite One “White Camo”

Joining the ranks of Nike Sportswear models getting the camo look is the Nike Air Foamposite One, with the mysterious Nike Air Foamposite One ‘White...

By Brendan Dunne October 28, 2012
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Nike Air Foamposite One “Stealth” – Detailed Images

This pair is one that the new era of Foamposite addicts have been waiting for for a while now. If you have been patiently waiting...

By Brendan Dunne October 12, 2012
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Nike Air Foamposite One “Stealth” – New Images

The all black Foamposite has been a coveted item ever since the silo was up in popularity a few years back, suddenly enjoying a prime...

By Brendan Dunne September 28, 2012
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20 Years Of Nike Basketball Design: Air Foamposite One (1997)

We’ve chronicled Nike Basketball’s trip back through the past twenty years over these past couple weeks and today we encounter the design that’s made more...

By Aaron Hope July 31, 2012
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20 Years Of Nike Basketball Design: Air Max Penny (1995)

Today’s chapter in the Nike Basketball history book is a discussion of one of many models that makes 1995-96 arguably the best season on record, but...

By Aaron Hope July 27, 2012
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Nike Air Penny II “112” Customs By Mache

One of the undisputed leaders in the color-swap customs movement has taken another step toward the crown with a smartly implemented reprisal of this sneakerhead’s...

By Aaron Hope June 4, 2012
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Nike Air Penny II LE – Black – Cyber | Available

The Air Penny renaissance at Nike Sportswear continues as Foamposites and Penny’s own Nike Basketball signatures are among today’s most popular releases.  And speaking of...

By Aaron Hope May 25, 2012
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