Nike Vomero Plus “Cow Print” Brings the Farm to Running Shoes

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Aug 7, 2026

Cow print has moved from boots and loafers into one of the less expected corners of footwear: performance running. The women’s Nike Vomero Plus “Cow Print” brings the 2026 trend to one of Nike Running’s most popular road models without changing the shoe’s usual build.

Black cow-inspired graphics cover the mesh upper and tongue, giving the Vomero Plus a much louder look than most of its general-release colorways. Sail pony hair adds texture to the Swooshes, while the rest of the upper stays close to the materials normally used on the model.

Light Orewood Brown runs across the ZoomX midsole, softening the black-and-white pattern above it. University Red appears underfoot, adding the only brighter color to the design.

The women’s Nike Vomero Plus “Cow Print” is priced at $190 and has already begun arriving at select retailers. A wider release through Nike.com is expected.

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Nike Vomero Plus “Cow Print” (W)
Color: Sail/University Red-Light Orewood Brown-Sail
Style Code: IR0035-100
Release Date: August 6, 2026
Price: $190

adidas Ballerina Spikeless Golf Shoes Trades the Studio for the Golf Course

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 7, 2026

The adidas Ballerina is stepping onto the fairway with a women’s version that retains its signature slender silhouette while incorporating all of the essentials for golf.

The model still carries the influence of the adidas Taekwondo shoe, and Bad Bunny helped bring the Ballerina name to a wider audience in 2025. This version is a little more structured than the lifestyle pairs, but the low-profile look remains the main idea.

A lightweight, water-resistant upper sits over a knit inner bootie for a close, flexible fit. Flex grooves are worked into the sides, while the 3-Stripes branding runs vertically down the heel.

adidas finishes the shoe with a spikeless rubber outsole made for traction on the course without limiting where it can be worn afterward.

The women’s adidas Ballerina Spikeless Golf Shoe is expected to release later during Fall 2026 in “Silver Metallic,” “Core Black,” and “Footwear White/Silver Blue” colorways.

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adidas Ballerina “Footwear White/Silver Blue”
Style Code: KI5046
Release Date: 2026
Price: TBA

adidas Ballerina “Silver Metallic”
Style Code: KI5044
Release Date: 2026
Price: TBA

adidas Ballerina “Core Black”
Style Code: KI5043
Release Date: 2026
Price: TBA

ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 “Ivory/Cream” Available Now

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 7, 2026

The ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 “Ivory/Cream” maintains the textured running-shoe aesthetic that helped the silhouette shine nearly two decades ago. A mesh upper in ivory covers the majority of the upper with metallic silver accents covering the toe, eyestays, sides, and heel.

White ASICS branding spans across the sidewalls with burgundy accenting. This is echoed in the darker pieces of rubber on the tongue, heel, and visible GEL pads. Cream-colored laces lace up over top of the mesh tongue. An off-white midsole completes the look that gives it an aged feel while maintaining the technical vibe of the shoe.

The visible burgundy GEL cushioning hits on the heel and forefoot. You’ll also notice translucent foam in the midfoot that helps separate the sole into sections. Black rubber covers the ground in higher abrasion areas. Open mesh, reflective overlays, and exposed foam helps keep this refreshed instead of opting for a minimal lifestyle reinterpretation.

Pick up the ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 “Ivory/Cream” now at ASICS.com for $165.

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ASICS GEL-Kayano 14
Color: Ivory/Cream
Style Code: 1203A740-751
Release Date: August 5, 2026
Price: $165

Nike Teases a New Kobe Shoe at the Mamba Invitational

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Mario Briguglio

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Aug 7, 2026

Nike slipped a pretty interesting Kobe detail into this year’s Mamba Invitational in Los Angeles, and it may be our first look at something new coming from the line.

The event included an exhibit looking back at the design and performance work behind Kobe Bryant’s signature sneakers. One of the main pieces on display was “Sole Obsession,” a mixed-media installation created by artist Troy “TYP” Murray for the Invitational.

The artwork features molded casts of 13 Kobe outsoles, spanning the Kobe 1 through the Kobe 11 and the Kobe AD. Sitting alongside those familiar designs is one sole that hasn’t been seen before, and it appears to be tied to a future Kobe project Nike is currently working on.

Murray built the piece around the details that shaped Bryant’s footwear over the years. Lining up the outsoles shows how the series changed from model to model while keeping performance at the center of each design.

That mystery outsole may be more than an unused concept, too. Kobe Brand VP and GM Dan Sunwoo confirmed that Nike has been revisiting unfinished prototypes that were originally developed with Bryant, meaning some of those older ideas could eventually make their way into new releases.

For now, Nike hasn’t shared the name or full design of the next Kobe model. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Nike KD 19 “Candy Paint Black” Brings a Midnight Finish to the Candies Series

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 6, 2026

Kevin Durant’s “Candies” shoe series continues with the Nike KD 19 “Candy Paint Black”, which dresses the silhouette completely in black, allowing the shoe’s design and finishes to shine. This sneaker is one of the most understated in KD’s Candy series, featuring minimal color on the outside.

A glossy molded shell covers much of the upper and flows into the heel, darkening and coating the shoe when light hits it just right. Black mesh tops the tongue for some needed texture while the laces, lining, Swooshes, midsole, and outsole remain a consistent black. Despite being all over the place, the Nike KD 19 is easy to digest thanks to the materials alternating between sleek, glossy, and textured panels.

Angled supports can be seen around the sides of the shoe, which extends into a chunky heel that adds some needed depth to the silhouette. On-brand branding is found on the tongue and laterally at the forefoot to keep the outside of the shoe as minimal as possible. KD logos on the insoles are seen in Stadium Green, which help break up all of the black around your feet.

The Nike KD 19 “Candy Paint Black” is expected to release August 19, 2026 on Nike.com and select retailers for $155.

Nike KD 19 “Candy Paint Black”
Color: Black/Stadium Green
Style Code: IH1117-002
Release Date: August 19, 2026
Price: $155

Nike Mind 001 “Palest Purple” Puts Recovery in Pastel Mode

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 6, 2026

We’ve got another understated release for you from Nike’s recovery collection in the form of the upcoming Nike Mind 001 “Palest Purple”. This Fall 2026 shoe takes an intentionally subtle approach so that the molded design and aesthetic elements can speak for themselves.

Nike has coated the entire foam construction in Palest Purple including the molded sidewalls and chunky sole. A large perforated panel runs across the top to provide airflow and perforated cutouts line the sides. There are also tiny Metallic Silver accents added to the toe box and each side panel with minimalist Micro Swooshes.

Across the interior footbed, Nike Mind branding is laser-etched along with the Mind Science Department logo in black. Cushioned pods are stacked across the footbed beneath your toes and arch and that laser cut pattern is mirrored onto the outsole for traction. Purple Pulse was used to coat those round pods for traction so the underside of the shoe is a deeper purple hue.

The Nike Mind 001 “Palest Purple” will release in the coming weeks for $95 through Nike.com and select retailers.

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Nike Mind 001
Color: Palest Purple/Purple Pulse-Black-Metallic Silver
Style Code: HQ4309-500
Release Date: 2026
Price: $95

Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 ’01 “Yellow Zest” Releasing Soon

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 6, 2026

UPDATE 8/6/26: Steven Victor confirmed that the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Yellow Zest” will not be releasing August 6. He then added that the collection will be arriving in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for updates.

Original Story 6/11/26:
Victor Wembanyama brought huge attention to the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘01 “Yellow” after donning the sneakers on his way down the tunnel prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

The Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘01 “Yellow” should drop sometime between Summer and Fall 2026, officially bringing the shoes beyond the initial buzz from friends and family. While Nike and Victor Victor haven’t dropped a confirmed launch date, we know that the yellow AF1 will continue to drop as part of Victor Victor’s capsule with Nike.

Yellow leather is predominantly used on the upper to give the shoe a striking tonal look, without losing too much of the OG AF1 aesthetic. White accents are then placed on the Swoosh, laces and midsole. A black outsole is used to create contrast on the bottom. Victor Victor’s signature dog head logo is stamped onto the heel, a key differentiating detail.

The release also rides on the Air Force 1 Low ’01 silhouette. The profile allows for a slimmed down toe box and overall sharper shape than what we’ve come to expect from recent Air Force 1 releases. This early-2000s-esque silhouette really complements the project, especially with Nike’s ongoing trend of revisiting classic Sportswear designs and archive-influenced styles.

The Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘01 “Yellow Zest” is expected to release August 2026 for $150 USD. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 ‘01 “Yellow Zest”
Color: Yellow Zest/Black-White
Style Code: IV3238-600
Release Date: August 2026
Price: $150

Photos: @StevenVictor

Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 ’01 “University Red” Releasing Soon

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Mario Briguglio

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Aug 6, 2026

UPDATE 8/6/26: While the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 Low “University Red” was expected to release August 6, Steven Victor confirms the pair will not be releasing today, and instead will be arriving in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for updates.

Original Story 7/24/26:
Nike’s revived Air Force 1 ’01 is already building out a stronger story beyond its return with Nigo. The early-2000s version of the classic AF1 is now tied to Victor Victor, the streetwear label founded by music executive Steven Victor.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was previously seen wearing black and yellow Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 ’01 colorways during the NBA Finals. LeBron James debuted the “Court Purple” edition, while Steven Victor himself along with DJ Khaled and Odell Beckham Jr. were all spotted with the latest “University Red” pair.

This latest version comes dressed in University Red leather with clean White Swooshes and Black outsoles, following the same bold color-blocking approach seen on the earlier pairs. The Victor Victor dog logo appears on the insoles, while a stitched dog motif is also placed on the lateral side, giving the collaboration its main branded detail without overloading the design.

The Nike Air Force 1 ’01 brings back the beefier shape and extra padding that helped define the model during the early 2000s, an era many AF1 fans still consider one of the shoe’s strongest runs.

Expect the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 ’01 “University Red” to release August 2026 for $150 USD. Check out the official photos below.

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Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 ’01 “University Red”
Color: University Red/Black-White
Style Code: IV3238-600
Release Date: August 2026
Price: $150

Bugs Bunny Replaces MJ on the Jordan Space Jam Wings Shirt

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 6, 2026

The Jordan Space Jam Bugs Bunny Wings T-Shirt pulls from one of the most recognizable images tied to Michael Jordan’s playing career. Bugs Bunny takes over the familiar pose, standing with his arms stretched wide while palming a basketball in his right paw. The white tank top keeps the connection to the original Wings poster easy to spot.

Large “WINGS” lettering runs above the image, with “Why hop, when you can fly” printed underneath. The design does not stray far from the old layout, and that is really the point. Most of the change comes from placing Bugs at the center and linking the shirt to the 30th anniversary of Space Jam.

A Jordan x Space Jam anniversary logo appears at the back collar, pairing the Jumpman with the Looney Tunes rings. The shirt is also part of the larger Jordan Brand x Space Jam 30th Anniversary Apparel Collection.

Black and white colorways will release in Fall 2026 alongside the Air Jordan 9 “Space Jam” through Nike and select Jordan Brand retailers.

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Air Jordan Space Jam Bugs Bunny Wings Shirts
Release Date: 2026

Nike Giannis Freak 8 “The Academy” PE Surfaces

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Mario Briguglio

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Aug 6, 2026

The Academy has taken over Los Angeles for another invite-only showcase featuring some of the country’s top young basketball talent. The event is also bringing out a fresh batch of exclusive sneakers, including a Giannis Freak 8 made just for the occasion.

This “The Academy” PE comes dressed in bright yellow and dark green, giving it a look that feels straight out of Oakland. Yellow covers most of the upper, laces, and midsole, while green takes over the tongue and the large panel running through the center of the shoe.

Custom branding helps set the pair apart from regular Freak 8 releases. The Academy’s circular basketball logo appears on the tongue and heel, linking the colorway directly to the Los Angeles event.

NBA shooting coach Chris Matthews, better known as Lethal Shooter, gave the sneakers an early on-court look during the opening day of the showcase.

The Nike Giannis Freak 8 “The Academy” PE is not expected to release to the public. The Freak 8 made its retail debut in late July 2026.

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Hellstar Turns the adidas Adizero Electric II Into a Flame-Covered Football Cleat

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 6, 2026

Hellstar is taking its adidas partnership onto the football field with two Adizero Electric II cleats. The Los Angeles label follows its recent Megaride S2 release with a black/red version and a white/black pair, both built around the flame graphics that have become a regular part of its work.

The pattern runs across the sides and over the toe on each cleat, though the two colorways handle it differently. Red gradient mesh sits beneath the dark overlays on the black pair, with white Three Stripes breaking up the upper. The white version uses black flames, silver panels, and a dark collar, giving the same design a much lighter finish.

Hellstar branding appears on the tongues and insoles, while adidas logos are worked into the footbeds. Larger co-branded graphics also show through the translucent outsoles. Underneath all of that, the Adizero Electric II keeps its low-cut football build and molded stud plate.

The Hellstar adidas Adizero Electric II Cleats Pack is expected to release before the end of August 2026 through Hellstar, adidas, and select retailers.

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Hellstar x adidas Adizero Electric II
Color: Black/Red-White
Style Code: LA6357
Release Date: August 2026
Price: TBA

Hellstar x adidas Adizero Electric II
Color: White/Black-Silver
Style Code: LA4317
Release Date: August 2026
Price: TBA

Born X Raised x Vans Authentic 44 Pack Releases Spring 2027

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 6, 2026

Born X Raised gave fans an early look at its next Vans project during a community event at House of Vans Mexico City on August 1. The flea market-style gathering included a special Authentic 44 made only for the occasion, with just 50 pairs produced for friends and family.

Designed by Born X Raised co-founder Alex “2Tone” Erdmann, the CDMX-exclusive pair arrives in white and blue with hand-drawn graphics spread across the canvas upper. An open chain sits beside “Una Cuadra A La Vez,” the Spanish translation of the label’s “One Block at a Time” slogan. Tlaloc, the Aztec god of rain, also appears in the artwork, while “Distrito Federal” is written across the right heel.

That Mexico City colorway will remain exclusive to the event, but the same hand-sketched style will continue across the wider Born X Raised x Vans Authentic 44 collection. White, black, and blue versions were previewed during Paris Fashion Week ahead of their planned retail launch.

Distressed canvas, scuffed edges, and yellowed midsoles give each pair the appearance of a shoe that has already been worn for years. The uppers are covered with pen-style drawings, including brick walls around the toe and heel, spiders, webs, teardrops, “OFF THE WALL” lettering, and scattered paint marks.

A matching apparel range will release alongside the footwear. The collection includes a washed black hoodie and sweatpants, black and blue graphic T-shirts, a mesh football jersey finished with Born X Raised’s Old English branding, and khaki pants.

The Born X Raised x Vans Authentic 44 collection will release during Spring/Summer 2027 through Born X Raised, Vans.com, and select retailers.

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Born X Raised x Vans Authentic 44
Release Date: 2027
Price: TBA

Born X Raised x Vans Authentic 44 CDMX
Release Date: August 1, 2026 (Mexico City)
Price: TBA

aespa’s KARINA Signs With Converse and Introduces the Chuck 70 X

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 6, 2026

KARINA is helping introduce two new Converse models, putting the Run Star Crush alongside the first detailed look at the Chuck 70 X. The K-pop star appears in the campaign as Converse gives both shoes a modern update, though the results are noticeably different.

The Converse Run Star Crush makes the bigger change. A thick, runner-inspired sole sits under the familiar canvas upper, giving the shoe a much bulkier shape than a standard Chuck. Extra padding around the collar adds more structure. Black and white canvas colorways keep one foot in Converse tradition, while cracked silver leather and brown pony hair versions take the model somewhere less expected.

Changes to the Converse Chuck 70 X are easier to miss at first. Dual-star branding appears near the toe bumper, the ankle patch has been reworked in leather, and aged details run through the design. Converse also added a tongue stabilizer and more cushioning, two practical updates that should matter more in wear than they do in photos.

Both high-top and low-top versions of the Chuck 70 X are on the way in several two-tone colorways.

The Converse Run Star Crush is available now. Following its launch in China and Korea, the Converse Chuck 70 X releases globally on August 27, 2026.

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Fresh Rags x adidas Handball Spezial “Boiled Peanuts” Releases August 8th

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Mason Tiniuc

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Aug 6, 2026

Boiled peanut stands have been part of Southern road trips for generations, and Fresh Rags is using that familiar roadside scene for its first collaboration with adidas. The Tampa retailer has reworked the Handball Spezial around the regional snack, naming the release “Hot Boiled Peanuts.”

The idea comes from the gas stations, neighborhood stores, and roadside stops where warm bags of boiled peanuts are still easy to find throughout Florida and the South. Often called “Southern Caviar,” the snack gives the full capsule its name and keeps the project tied closely to the culture Fresh Rags grew up around.

Colors, materials, and textures across the shoe were chosen to reflect the experience of pulling over somewhere along a Florida backroad for a fresh bag. Tampa Bay also gets a direct nod through the production run, which is limited to 813 individually numbered pairs in reference to the city’s 813 area code.

Matching apparel will be available during a roadside-themed stop-and-shop event at Coastal Creative, located at 2201 1st Ave S in St. Petersburg. The Burg Food Mart will serve complimentary hot boiled peanuts, while DJ Joey Franchize and special guests provide music throughout the event.

The Fresh Rags x adidas Handball Spezial “Boiled Peanuts” capsule releases August 8, 2026, at 11 AM in St. Petersburg. Online release details have yet to be announced.

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Fresh Rags x adidas Handball Spezial “Boiled Peanuts”
Color: Brown/Cajun-Gum
Style Code: KH7477
Release Date: August 8, 2026
Price: TBA

Photos: ad__sneaks

Air Jordan 9 Low “What The Kilroy” Brings The Whole Crew Back

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Mario Briguglio

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Aug 6, 2026

The Air Jordan 9 Low “What The Kilroy” takes the entire 2012 Kilroy Pack and folds it into one mismatched release. Rather than bringing back all six pairs one by one, Jordan Brand pulled pieces from each of Michael Jordan’s fictional alter egos and spread them across a single low-top.

The left shoe carries a mostly black build with dark blue wrapping the lower half, orange along the midsole, yellow lining, and white laces. Its opposite goes in a completely different direction with red leather, black overlays, light blue lining, and black laces. Both sides are loaded with smaller callbacks, so the design makes more sense the longer you look at it.

Air Jordan 9 Kilroy Pack from 2012 — Air Jordan 9 “Kilroy Pack” (2012)

Back in 2012, some of those characters only appeared for a few seconds at a time, but the names stuck. Johnny Kilroy, Motorboat Jones, Bentley Ellis, Slim Jenkins, Calvin Bailey, and Fontay Montana each received their own Air Jordan 9, turning a strange piece of Jordan lore into one of the more memorable themed packs from that era. Fourteen years later, every pair has a hand in this release, making the “What The Kilroy” the closest the full series has come to returning.

The tongue tags spell out those names across the left and right shoes, almost like a checklist showing where the mismatched colors came from. Three stacked Jumpman logos appear on the insoles, while the heels switch between “23” and “4” embroidery. “KILROY WAS HERE” is printed behind the tongues, tying the low-top back to the original campaign.

Air Jordan 9 Low What The Kilroy Release Date

The Air Jordan 9 Low “What The Kilroy” is expected to release August 14, 2026, for $180 through Nike.com and select Jordan Brand retailers.

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Air Jordan 9 Low “What The Kilroy”
Color: Black/Deep Royal Blue-White-Challenge Red
Style Code: IV6476-010
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Pice: $180

Photos: @brandon1an / @zsneakerheadz / @snkr_collector123

Nike Air DT Max 96 Low “White” Releases August 7th

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Mario Briguglio

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Aug 6, 2026

Nike is keeping Deion Sanders’ retro collection going with the Air DT Max ’96 Low in “White/Metallic Silver.” This shoe is a more streamlined version of one of his most recognizable signature models. The shoes are scheduled for a August 7, 2026 release, retailing at $170.

Designed with warmer climates in mind, the low-top maintains the combative silhouette and stacked design of its predecessor, but trims some excess weight around the ankle. White leather makes up the upper, featuring off-white underlays that peek out from the shoe’s sharp cutouts.

The Swoosh gets a Metallic Silver sheen, with Light Smoke Grey detailing the branding and the visible Air unit. A White midsole along with rubber outsole ties into the mostly monochromatic colorway.

The release comes as Nike continues to double down on Sanders’ shoe archive. Since reuniting with the Hall of Famer, Nike has revitalized the Air DT Max ’96, Air Diamond Turf and Air Diamond Turf 2. Transitioning the DT Max into a low-top offers the collection a more casual silhouette without sacrificing the vintage-inspired look.

Look for the Nike Air DT Max ’96 Low “White/Metallic Silver” to arrive August 7th via Nike.com. The retail price is set at $170. Below are added images of Shedeur Sanders pulling up in a white Lamborghini for Nike Football’s latest Air DT Max ’96 Low ad.

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Nike Air DT Max 96 Low
Color: White/Light Smoke Grey-Metallic Silver
Style Code: IO4223-100
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Price: $170