The Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 “Hot Lava” was originally worn by Andre Agassi and will be released again in the Fall of 2024. For the upcoming release, the shoes will come with aged detailing. The retail price is $150.
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Easily the best silhouette from Andre Agassi’s signature line with Nike is the Air Tech Challenge 2. One of the original colorways is known as “Hot Lava” and was first launched in 1990. Over the years, we have seen a handful of retro releases hit retailers, and in 2024, 24 years after its initial launch, the “Hot Lava” Nike Air Tech Challenge II will be re-released.
As mentioned, the first time this colorway was released was in 1990. We saw a second launch of the “Hot Lava” Air Tech Challenge 2 in 2008. The pair arrived at stores again in 2014, six years after its first retro. Two years later, in 2016, the shoes were released again, and the last time we saw the pair become available was in 2019.
The “Hot Lava” theme is so popular that Nike has used it on other models. In 2019, the LeBron 16 was released, inspired by Agassi’s shoe, and Jordan Brand dropped the Legacy 312 using the theme in 2018.
The 2024 Nike Air Tech Challenge II comes dressed in a Phantom, Hot Lava, Black, Silver, and Pale Ivory color combination. Due to the color description, Nike Sportswear will take a vintage approach, featuring aged detailing, similar to what they did in 2016. Highlighted with White leather on the base and perforations on the panels. Hot Lava is splashed on the sides with speckled detailing, fills in the Swoosh logos, adorns the tongue branding, and covers the inside of the tongues. Black and Grey appear throughout, and White hits the Nike branding on the heels. Lastly, a mixture of the aforementioned shades lands on the rubber outsole.
Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 Hot Lava 2024 Release Date
Fans of the Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 “Hot Lava” who want to buy again or pick it up for the first time will get the chance in Fall 2024. You can expect a release to take place between July and September. Furthermore, the shoes are labeled a QS (Quickstrike), meaning they won’t be available at all retailers. However, Nike.com will be one of the spots you can purchase from. The retail price is $150. For now, check out additional photos of the previous release below, and expect us to keep you in the loop on additional updates.
The Air Tech Challenge 2 “Hot Lava” returns, carrying the tennis legacy of Andre Agassi into the Fall of 2024. Originally worn by the tennis icon, this retro release brings back the cherished “Hot Lava” colorway with a touch of nostalgia. What sets this iteration apart is the incorporation of aged detailing, adding a vintage charm to the iconic design. This reissue invites sneaker enthusiasts and fans of Agassi’s era to relive the spirit of ’90s tennis fashion and showcase a piece of sporting history on their feet.
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Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 QS “Hot Lava”
Color: Phantom/Hot Lava-Black-Silver-Pale Ivory
Release Date: Fall 2024
Style Code: FZ9033-001
Price: $150
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Update (2/5/24): Thanks to Andre Agassi, we have a first look at the 2024 “Hot Lava” Air Tech Challenge 2
Frequently Asked Questions
A total of five times. The sixth release will take place in 2024.
The Air Tech Challenge 2 “Hot Lava” is part of Nike Sportswear’s Fall 2024 collection. This means a release will take place between July and September 2024.
To a degree. Not only retailers will have them. You can count on the SNKRS App and select boutiques.