With summer approaching, Nike heads into some colors we always gravitate towards during this time of year. Red, white and blue make an appearance once again, but this time they find themselves on a silhouette that stands out sans colors. The transition seems natural and somewhat obvious as lightweight fits and loud sneakers begin to rotate more often.

Kicking things off in pure platinum, the Nike Air Max Plus “USA” features a clean mesh upper while white hits the mudguard and midsole. The simplicity of the base really allows the louder elements to pop. University Red runs across the TPU cage and visible Air units, keeping that signature gradient intact. Midnight Navy hits the Swoosh and tongue, adding contrast without throwing off the balance.

Down below, the look stays tight and controlled. A white midsole keeps everything feeling fresh, while the midfoot shank mixes red and navy for a small layer of depth. Yellow TN branding stays in place, which helps keep that original Tuned Air identity front and center. Even with the theme, the model still feels like itself.

This pair doesn’t try to do too much, and that works in its favor. It sticks with what people already recognize and cleans it up for the season.

The Nike Air Max Plus “USA” releases Summer 2026 for $190 via Nike.com and select retailers.

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