Drake’s NOCTA line has been putting out Nike apparel for years, but the footwear side hasn’t seen nearly as much attention. There have been a few models, including the Hot Step, Air Glide, and several Air Force 1 releases. Now we’re getting a first look at the NOCTA x Nike Air Modmax, a new silhouette that takes a different approach to Nike’s Air cushioning.

The biggest difference is underneath the shoe, where six semi-transparent Air units sit between a thin outsole and a curved synthetic support structure. Most of the cushioning is packed toward the heel, giving the Modmax a raised back end that looks somewhat similar to the Nike Shox. NOCTA designer Matt Babel says the setup was developed with shock absorption and stability in mind. There’s also a bit of the Air Liquid Max in the design, particularly with how much of the cushioning is left exposed.

The upper has curved lines running across a padded surface, somewhat reminiscent of the Air Max Plus. Drake’s NOCTA label had previously been rumored to be working on that model, although nothing came of those reports. This first colorway comes dressed mostly in pink, with bright orange and volt green showing up underneath the shoe.

The NOCTA x Nike Air Modmax drops sometime in the Holiday 2026 window. A $180 retail price is confirmed. Catch in-hand looks at the new silhouette below.

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