Nike Air Max NM “Varsity Red” Returns Fall 2027

The Nike Air Max NM “Varsity Red” will return in Fall 2027. The brand will bring back the classic Nike baseball trainer, originally associated with former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo.

First released in 1996, the Air Max NM, also known as the Air Max Nomo, was inspired by Nomo’s impact on baseball. The model stood out for its unique upper and design details, setting it apart from traditional trainers. Now, Nike will bring the “Varsity Red” colorway back for another run. Fun fact: “NM” stands for “Nomo Max,” and the Varsity Red colorway was released in 2011.

This Nike Air Max NM will feature the familiar Varsity Red, Black, White, and Varsity Maize color scheme. Previous versions featured red nubuck across the upper, Black mesh panels with the model’s signature shark-tooth design, and White Swoosh logos on the sides. Yellow accents around the Air unit added contrast, while the combination of Red and Black gave the shoe its distinctive look. The signature baseball and Swoosh branding on the tongue will return, and a baseball on the window of the outsole. The look is completed with a jewel-like Swoosh.

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Nike Air Max NM Varsity Red 2027 Release Date

The Nike Air Max NM “Varsity Red” will be released in Fall 2027 at select Nike Sportswear retailers, including Nike, Foot Locker, and Shiekh. This means a release will occur between July and September 2027. The retail price is unknown. Once we have more details, we will update you. For now, scroll below for more photos of the 2011 release.

Bottom Line

The return of the “Varsity Red” Nike Air Max NM brings back a model associated with Hideo Nomo and Nike’s 1996 baseball footwear. Its Red nubuck upper and Black mesh detailing helped set it apart from other trainers of its time. More information on the 2027 retro is expected to surface closer to launch.

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