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Air Jordan 4 “Light Army” Releases October 31st

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Mario Briguglio
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The Air Jordan 4 “Light Army” is one of the colorways Jordan Brand has lined up for Holiday 2026, although this one won’t be getting a worldwide release. The shoe is exclusive to Europe, with an olive green upper and darker shades used throughout the rest of the design.

Most of the upper comes dressed in Light Army, including the suede panels and signature wings along the sides. Black appears on the tongue branding, outsole, and parts of the midsole, while grey netting and matching eyelets add some contrast. The collar also has a lighter grey finish, keeping the overall look pretty simple.

Unlike some Air Jordan 4 releases that bring back older colorways or have ties to Michael Jordan’s playing days, the “Light Army” is a new addition to the lineup. Jordan Brand has been mixing more of these original colorways into its release schedule alongside the usual retros.

The Air Jordan 4 “Light Army” releases October 31, 2026, exclusively through European retailers for $220. Check out the retailer photos below.

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Air Jordan 4 “Light Army”
Color: Light Army/Light Silver-Cargo Khaki-Phantom
Style Code: JA5911-320
Release Date: October 31, 2026 (EU Exclusive)
Price: $220

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Reebok LTD Premier Arena Introduces a New Design

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Mario Briguglio
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The Reebok LTD Premier Arena takes the familiar Premier Road Ultra and changes quite a bit of its upper. The thick sole stays, but the panels are cut differently, especially around the toe and sides. Reebok has also changed how the laces sit, adding larger overlays that cover much of the tongue.

Evan Belforti, Reebok’s Principal Footwear Designer of Special Projects, shared an early look at the sneaker on social media. The “Purple Suede” colorway mixes deep purple overlays with olive green panels, yellow mesh, and bright blue suede around the heel. Reebok also changed the toe construction, removing part of the medial overlay. The extended panels around the laces nearly cover the tongue, leaving the pull closure system and long laces exposed. Underneath, the shoe retains the chunky DMX Ride tooling associated with the Premier Road Ultra.

This particular colorway was previously shown during a Reebok LTD seasonal preview, alongside a “Brushed Metal” version that has yet to be confirmed for release. Belforti has indicated that the Reebok LTD Premier Arena “Purple Suede” is scheduled for Fall/Winter 2027. An exact release date and retail price have not been announced.

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New Balance Kawhi 5 Releases October 21st in Two Colorways

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Mason Tiniuc
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New Balance has two colorways of the Kawhi 5 dropping October 21st. It’s the fifth signature shoe for Kawhi Leonard, who’s been with the brand since 2018. This one looks nothing like the Kawhi 4, which had a much bulkier, old-school shape. New Balance has slimmed things down quite a bit, especially around the upper.

For the first two releases, New Balance went with sage green and navy. The green version features gold “N” logos, while the navy pair uses icy blue branding. Both share the same updated construction, including synthetic uppers and TPU detailing that brings to mind some of the brand’s older technical running shoes.

Leonard signed with New Balance in 2018 and has since built a signature line that has found an audience among basketball players. He’s also no longer the only NBA player with a signature shoe at the brand, as Tyrese Maxey has joined the lineup.

The New Balance Kawhi 5 releases October 21, 2026, for $160 through New Balance and select retailers.

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New Balance Kawhi 5
Color: Oregano
Style Code: UKLS753
Release Date: October 21, 2026
Price: $160

New Balance Kawhi 5
Color: Blue Oyster
Style Code: UKLS9Q8
Release Date: October 21, 2026
Price: $160

adidas Anthony Edwards 3 “Purple Iridescent” Arrives November 10th

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Mason Tiniuc
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The adidas Anthony Edwards 3 “Purple Iridescent” is releasing in November, giving Anthony Edwards’ third signature basketball shoe another colorway built around its oversized side panels. Purple covers most of the upper, while the molded zigzag cage features an iridescent finish that shifts between silver, blue, and pink depending on how the light hits it. The colors also have a bit of a Minnesota Timberwolves connection, particularly with the purple and blue combination.

The purple textile upper comes with matching laces, a padded collar, and a white mesh tongue. Along the sides are the AE3’s oversized zigzag panels, which have an iridescent finish that looks silver, blue, or pink depending on the lighting. You can see darker mesh through the gaps, while the panels themselves stretch from the heel nearly to the toe. It’s the same low-top build used on other AE3 releases, with the molded sides giving the shoe much of its shape.

Edwards’ signature logo is printed in purple on the tongue, while white adidas branding appears on the molded heel piece. One detail that isn’t immediately noticeable is the reflective material near the toe, which lights up under flash photography. Underfoot, a purple rubber outsole features a herringbone traction pattern, along with a white section through the middle. The purple also carries onto the toe bumper and heel, keeping the color consistent across the upper and sole.

The adidas Anthony Edwards 3 “Purple Iridescent” releases November 10, 2026, through adidas.com and select retailers for $130.

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adidas Anthony Edwards 3
Release Date: November 10, 2026
Price: $130

Nike Air Max 95 “Blue Tint” Comes With A Patent Gradient Finish

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Mason Tiniuc
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The Nike Air Max 95 “Blue Tint” arrives in November 2026 with a mix of off-white and blue spread across its signature layered upper. Off-white mesh covers the tongue and upper section, while the wavy side panels gradually fade from light grey into darker shades of blue. The glossy finish gives those layers a different look, especially around the bright blue patent leather toe cap. Matching blue accents also show up on the tongue, lacing system, and small Swoosh near the heel.

Most of the lower half is done in blue, including the midsole and visible Air cushioning in the forefoot and heel. The outsole has a semi-translucent finish, with Nike Air branding on the heels and blue insoles featuring Swoosh graphics inside.

The Nike Air Max 95 “Blue Tint” releases in November 2026 via Nike.com and select retailers for $200.

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Nike Air Max 95
Color: Off-White/Blue Tint-Football Blue-Blue Chill
Style Code: IX8045-101
Release Date: November 2026
Price: $200

Evelynn World Gives the Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 a “Mom Shoe” Makeover

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Mason Tiniuc
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Evelynn Escobar is bringing the “Mom Shoe” to Saucony with her own version of the ProGrid Triumph 4. Better known as Evelynn World, Escobar founded Hike Clerb, an outdoor collective that helps bring more women of color into hiking and outdoor spaces. She first hinted at the collaboration in May with a sonogram-themed teaser, playing off the idea of giving the popular dad shoe trend a mom-focused alternative.

Her take on the Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 uses off-white mesh and leather overlays, with metallic silver covering parts of the toe, forefoot, and eyestays. Yellow accents sit alongside the silver, while red detailing appears around the collar, midfoot, and midsole. Green touches on the heel and laces, purple lining, and a pink outsole bring more color into the mix. Gold embroidered Saucony logos appear on the sides, with Evelynn World branding on the left heel and Saucony branding on the right, both framed by maroon leather.

The Evelynn World x Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 will first release October 17, 2026, at a pop-up event at Tommy’s Gift Shop. A wider launch is scheduled for October 23 through Saucony and select retailers, with unisex sizing available. The retail price has not been announced.

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Evelynn World x Saucony Progrid Triumph 4
Color: White/Yellow-Silver
Style Code: S102153-1001
Release Date: October 17, 2026
Price: TBA

Nike Air Flight One OG “Black/White” Returns Fall 2027

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Mario Briguglio
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Penny Hardaway’s Nike Air Flight One OG “Black/White” is finally getting another release in Fall 2027. Nike first put the shoe out in 1995, then brought it back in 2012 before leaving it alone for the next 15 years. It’s one of those older basketball models that hasn’t been retroed nearly as often as other Nike shoes from the same era, despite having a pretty interesting history involving Michael Jordan.

Michael Jordan wearing Penny Hardaway's Nike Air Flight One Black/White

During the 1995 NBA Playoffs, Jordan actually stepped onto the court wearing Penny’s Air Flight One against the Orlando Magic. He had been fined for wearing the “Concord” Air Jordan 11, so he switched to the Nike model for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Jordan wearing another player’s sneakers was almost unheard of, especially with his own signature line already well established. Penny later spoke about the moment as a huge sign of respect coming from someone he looked up to.

As for the shoe itself, the 2027 version is expected to stick with the original black nubuck upper and white detailing. The striped tongue, small Swoosh near the toe, and oversized circular pods along the midsole are all part of the design. Penny’s number “1” also appears on the heel, keeping another detail from the original release. Those chunky pods are probably the easiest way to spot an Air Flight One, even among all the other basketball shoes Nike made during the ’90s.

Nike Air Flight One Black White 2027 Release Date

The Nike Air Flight One OG “Black/White” will release in Fall 2027 at select Nike Sportswear retailers and Nike.com.

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Nike Air Flight One “Black/White”
Release Date: Fall 2027
Price: TBA

Source: Sneaker Files / @zsneakerheadz

Nike Kobe 7 Protro “Invisibility Cloak” Returns Fall 2027

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Mario Briguglio
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The Nike Kobe 7 “Invisibility Cloak” hasn’t been available since its original release in 2012, but that’s finally changing. Nike Basketball is bringing the shoe back in Fall 2027, marking the first time the Kobe 7 will receive the Protro treatment. The original pair became a favorite for its unusual color-changing upper, which shifts between purple and turquoise as the light hits it from different angles.

Nike is keeping the familiar Black, Court Purple, and Turquoise Blue colors for the 2027 version. The shoe features textured black leather, Metallic Silver Swooshes, and Infrared Kobe branding, with an icy outsole underneath. Most of the attention will probably go straight to the upper, though. Its iridescent finish gives the shoe that changing appearance people remember from the original release, and it’s also how the “Invisibility Cloak” nickname came about.

Nike Kobe 7 Protro Invisibility Cloak 2027 Release Date

The Nike Kobe 7 Protro “Invisibility Cloak” is expected to release in Fall 2027 at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com.

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Nike Kobe 7 Protro “Invisibility Cloak”
Release Date: Fall 2027
Price: TBA

Source: Sneaker Files / @zsneakerheadz

JJJJound Gives the New Balance 990v3 an All-Suede Makeover

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Mason Tiniuc
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The mesh is missing from JJJJound’s latest New Balance 990v3. In its place is tan suede covering the entire upper, a change from the usual construction. Black shows up on the “N” logos, trim, and outsole, along with the New Balance embroidery on the tongue.

The 990v3 is nothing new for JJJJound. The studio first worked on the model in 2018 before returning with more colorways in 2022. Those earlier releases stuck closer to the traditional construction, while this version gets rid of the mesh altogether. It’s a fairly simple change, but one that gives the familiar runner a different look without changing its shape.

Materials have also been a focus of the brand’s recent New Balance projects. The JJJJound x New Balance 740 arrived with a no-sew construction, another example of the studio changing how an existing model is put together. For 2026, JJJJound joins Kith as the only two collaborators to release their own versions of the 990v3.

The JJJJound x New Balance 990v3 “Suede” releases October 22, 2026, exclusively through JJJJound’s website.

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JJJJound x New Balance 990v3 “Suede”
Style Code: U9904D8
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Price: TBA

Nike Air Force 1 “What The LA” Makes a Comeback After Seven Years

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Mason Tiniuc
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low “What The LA” is returning October 22, 2026, seven years after its original release in 2019. The mismatched sneaker pulls together colors from Los Angeles sports teams, with each shoe featuring a different combination. It’s another LA-themed release in a year that has already brought several Dodgers-inspired sneakers and pairs celebrating the Lakers.

The design sticks with Nike’s familiar “What The” approach, mixing colors and materials that wouldn’t normally appear together on the same shoe. Red covers the toe of the left shoe, joined by white overlays, tan suede, and Lakers purple at the heel. The right shoe looks entirely different, with Dodgers blue up front, green side panels, and gold wrapping around the back. Neither shoe follows one team’s colors from start to finish, which was part of the original 2019 design.

Los Angeles script branding appears on the lateral heel and insole of each shoe. Aside from the matching lettering and traditional Air Force 1 Low construction, the two sides have little in common visually. The return brings back one of Nike’s more colorful LA-themed releases without changing the original concept.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low “What The LA” releases October 22, 2026, through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $125.

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Nike Air Force 1 “What The LA”
Color: White/Black-Hyper Jade
Style Code: CT1117-100
Release Date: October 22, 2026
Price: $125

Vans “Plaid” Collection Available Now With Old Skool, Authentic, and Sk8-Hi

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Mason Tiniuc
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Vans has new plaid versions of the Old Skool, Authentic, Sk8-Hi, and Slip-On. The collection sticks mostly to navy, brown, black, and green, with suede mixed in on some pairs. One Old Skool even has a plaid midsole. Prices range from $65 to $105.

The navy Old Skool has plaid covering nearly the whole shoe, including the midsole, with olive and red lines running through the dark blue fabric. Matching laces and metal eyelets are also included. There’s a brown Old Skool that keeps the plaid on the side panels, with suede covering the toe and heel and the usual white Sidestripe running across the sides. The Sk8-Hi gets black suede up front, navy plaid around the ankle and heel, and white laces with matching stitching.

Several Authentic colorways are part of the release as well, including a green tartan version with red, yellow, and white lines running through the fabric. The brown and navy pairs use suede across the toe, with plaid continuing around the sides and heel. All three keep the traditional white rubber soles, unlike the navy Old Skool that carries the pattern onto the midsole.

The Vans “Plaid” collection is available now through Vans.com in men’s sizing, with prices ranging from $65 to $105, depending on the style.

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Vans Old Skool “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Navy/Multi
Style Code: VN000D9JBIP
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $105

Vans Authentic “Plaid”
Color: Tartan Oil Green
Style Code: VN0010VZTD8
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $80

Vans Authentic “Plaid”
Color: Tartan Oil Green
Style Code: VN000D6GTD8
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $65

Vans Authentic “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Black/Multi
Style Code: VN000D7YBML
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $70

Vans Authentic “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Vintage Cocoa
Style Code: VN000D7YFST
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $70

Vans Old Skool “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Vintage Cocoa Brown
Style Code: VN000D3HFST
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $85

Vans Sk8-Hi “Plaid”
Color: Plaid Black/Multi
Style Code: VN000Y18BML
Release Date: October 13, 2026
Price: $90

Steven Paul Judd Designs Nike N7 Holiday 2026 Collection

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Mason Tiniuc
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Steven Paul Judd is behind the Nike N7 Holiday 2026 collection, bringing his artwork to the Air Force 1, GT Cut 4, and several pieces of matching apparel. The Native American artist has previously worked with Disney, Marvel, AMC, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, with his latest project incorporating cultural references and designs tied to his Oklahoma roots. The collection also continues Nike’s work through the N7 Fund, which has donated $15.2 million to 324 nonprofit organizations supporting Native communities.

The Nike Air Force 1 N7 uses tan and blue nubuck across the upper, with the color combination based on sunsets in Oklahoma. Orange chenille Swooshes appear on the sides, and Judd adds a smiley face to the heel using arrowheads for the eyes and a curved arrow for the mouth.

For the Nike GT Cut 4 N7, Judd uses a teal color scheme with an all-over pattern influenced by Choctaw culture. The basketball shoe actually made its first appearance back in June when Kiowa-Cherokee NBA player Lindy Waters wore it during pregame warm-ups ahead of the NBA Finals. Rounding out the collection are a hoodie and matching pants, two graphic T-shirts, and a basketball jersey with coordinating shorts.

The Nike N7 Holiday 2026 Collection, including the Air Force 1 and GT Cut 4, releases November 7, 2026, through Nike and Hibbett.

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Nike N7 Holiday 2026 Collection
Release Date: November 7, 2026
Price: TBA

Nike Air Force 1 Low “N7”
Color: Oasis Teal/Sand Drift-Sundial-Mesa Orange
Style Code: IV6302-300
Release Date: November 7, 2026
Price: TBA

NBA Crocs Crocband Clog Collection Releases October 20th

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Mason Tiniuc
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Crocs has teamed up with the NBA for a new Crocband Clog collection arriving just in time for the 2026-27 season. Five teams are part of the release, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks. Each pair comes in its team’s colors with matching logos and graphics throughout.

All five pairs use the Crocband Clog, which has a slightly different look from the traditional Classic Clog. Each comes in its team’s signature colors, with logos along the sides and NBA x Crocs branding on the heel straps and footbeds. The straps also feature fabric detailing near the attachment points, while retro-inspired Jibbitz charms add more team graphics to each pair.

Fans of the other 25 teams aren’t being left out, either. Crocs is releasing NBA Jibbitz charms for all 30 franchises, with individual team logos priced at $2 and five-piece packs featuring premium metal charms available for $20.

The NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog collection releases October 20, 2026, through Crocs and select retailers. Each pair will retail for $75.

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NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “Los Angeles Lakers”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212800-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “Boston Celtics”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212799-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “Chicago Bulls”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212803-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “Golden State Warriors”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212801-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

NBA x Crocs Crocband Clog “New York Knicks”
Color: Multi
Style Code: 212802-90H
Release Date: October 20, 2026
Price: $75

Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Marshmallow” Releases November 12th

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Mario Briguglio
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Vans has officially unveiled its Old Skool 36 Pearlized Pack for the Fall/Holiday 2026 season. One of the pairs coming from the collection is this “Marshmallow” edition, done almost entirely in an off-white finish.

The upper mixes canvas with suede, while pearls and small crystal accents are scattered around the shoe. You can see them along the Sidestripe, around the toe, on the tongue, and toward the heel. Most of the rest stays pretty simple, including matching off-white laces and the same light finish around the midsole.

Vans also went with a worn-in look instead of making everything look brand new. There are some distressed areas around the upper and sidewall, along with a thin black line around the midsole. The usual “Off The Wall” license plate is found on the heel.

The shoe sits on the familiar Vans waffle outsole and has a Sola Foam ADC insole inside.

The Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Marshmallow” releases November 12, 2026 at select Vans retailers and Vans.com. The retail price is set at $130.

Vans Old Skool 36 Pearlized “Marshmallow”
Color: Pearlized Marshmallow White
Style Code: VN000ZB8CDA
Release Date: November 12, 2026
Price: $130

Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era “Gems” Releases October 16th

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Mario Briguglio
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The Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era “Gems” caused quite a scene during its first release in Los Angeles. So many people showed up that the original launch plans had to be scrapped because of crowding and traffic around the location. The navy colorway, which also goes by “Lucky Charms,” quickly started fetching high resale prices, and now Vans is giving everyone another chance to grab a pair through a wider online release.

The navy version keeps all the unusual details that made the original Satoshi Nakamoto Vans collaboration stand out. The uppers look heavily worn, with sections cut away, loose threads hanging from the edges, and exposed foam around the ankle. Small gemstones are set into the shoe, adding some shine to an otherwise beat-up design. The midsoles have a stained finish with Satoshi Nakamoto branding repeated around the sides. It’s a pretty strange combination when you look at everything together, but that’s also what separates these from a regular pair of Vans Eras.

Satoshi Nakamoto Vans Era Gems Release Date

The Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era “Gems” drops on Vans.com on October 16th, retailing for $195. Vans hasn’t listed any stores carrying the release, so it looks like these could be available online only. View official images below.

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Satoshi Nakamoto x Vans Era “Gems”
Color: Navy
Style Code: VN00114ESN0
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Price: $195

Nike Air Raid II Set To Return For The First Time

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Mario Briguglio
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Frank Cooke just went on Instagram and teased the return of the Nike Air Raid II. This is a big deal since Nike never gave the ’90s basketball shoe a proper retro release. Ever since Cooke went back to work at the Beaverton campus, his social feeds have been a goldmine for early footwear leaks. Teasing the heel of the original “Urban Jungle Gym” colorway takes the cake, though.

This version—also known as the “Live Together, Play Together” colorway—gained legendary status back in the mid-1990s due to those wild, colorful Afrocentric patterns Spike Lee showcased in his iconic outdoor streetball commercials.

The hype makes complete sense when you look back at the history of the sneaker line. Nike engineered the original Air Raid specifically to handle rough asphalt courts, even stamping “for outdoor use only” right on the shoe itself. The very first model has been brought back to retail shelves a few times over the decades, but the Air Raid II has been locked away deep in the brand’s archives without a single re-release until now.

Nike hasn’t dropped official release dates or retail pricing just yet. Still, Cooke’s teaser image shows the design team is actively working on the silhouette again. Sneaker production schedules are incredibly long, so if they are just in the early development phase, a realistic launch window is likely around late 2027 or early 2028.

Check out detailed images of the original Nike Air Raid II below, and stay tuned for further release updates.

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