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 Brings Back The “Camper” Colorway On The Footscape

Nike Sportswear is gearing up for Fall 2017 with a number of denim-centric and Wheat/Flax colorway options on your favorite retros, but we definitely didn’t...

By Patrick Johnson August 13, 2017
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Pete Sampras’ Logo To Appear On Nike Air Oscillate XX “Jumpsmash”

Jordan Brand and Nike are teaming up once again for the Nike Zoom Vapor Tour AJ3 in an upcoming Fire Red colorway in honor of...

By Patrick Johnson August 11, 2017
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This Lance Mountain x Nike SB Blazer Is Inspired By His Love Of Pool Skating

Lance Mountain, the skater turned artist behind on of the Air Jordan 1’s most unique collaborations, resurfaced in the world of sneakers earlier this week...

By Patrick Johnson August 10, 2017
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The Nike Classic Cortez Jewel Is Releasing In Team Red And Black Leather

The return of the Nike Cortez Jewel is not over yet. Today we spot two more colorways of the bejeweled version of the classic Cortez,...

By Zack Schlemmer August 6, 2017
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The Nike Air Shake Ndestrukt Coming In “Cool Grey”

The Air Jordan 8 isn’t the only sneaker receiving a new “Cool Grey” colorway this year. There’s another retro hoops shoe getting an Air Jordan...

By Zack Schlemmer August 1, 2017
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Nike Remembers Kenny Moore, Bill Bowerman’s First Product Tester

Honoring what until now has been an untold story, Nike honors the history of the birth of the Cortez and the man who was essentially...

By Zack Schlemmer August 1, 2017
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Nike Air Max2 CB ’94 Low Coming Soon In Black/White

The Nike Air Max2 CB 94 Low is definitely a nominee for one of the best basketball retros of the summer of 2017, as we...

By Zack Schlemmer July 30, 2017
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Nike Honors Kenny Moore, The Oregon Runner Partly Responsible For The Design Of The Cortez

The Nike Cortez has been back in a big way in 2017, with everything from the return of OG colors, to the Jewel Swoosh edition,...

By Zack Schlemmer July 27, 2017
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Nike Air More Uptempo “Tri-Color” Is Coming Soon

The Nike Air More Uptempo continues its biggest year of retros ever with a look you’ve never seen before on the shoe, a distinct three-color...

By Zack Schlemmer July 26, 2017
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