All the Sneaker Releases You Need to Know

Perhaps more so than any other year in Air Max Day’s decade-plus history, 2026’s slate of sneaker releases is packed with high-profile pairs. From the return of familiar looks like the “Pink Foam” Air Max 95 to Nike’s latest Air Max innovation, the Air Liquid Max, there is no shortage of noteworthy pairs set to be released Thursday.

Ducks of a Feather x Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble “Deep in the Woods” and “Lumber Yard”

Limited-edition collaborations are covered, thanks to GOAT and the University of Oregon’s Ducks of a Feather NIL brand. The Oregon initiative has crafted two special-edition Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble sneakers inspired by the scenery of the Pacific Northwest. There’s a “Deep in the Woods” makeup (style code IQ3986-300) decked out in hairy green suedes and moss-like textures along with a “Lumber Yard” look (style code IQ3988- 001) complete with woodgrain embossing and wooden lace tips. Both pairs are priced at $220 each and will be released exclusively from GOAT. 

Nike Air Liquid Max

Nike will also debut the latest evolution of the Air Max franchise, the Air Liquid Max. It features an intricately patterned three-layer mesh upper with a debut colorway inspired by the poison dart frog. Underfoot, a new point-loaded Air Max cushioning setup is intended to give the wearer the feeling of waling on air. The Air Liquid Max will retail for $230 and will be available from Nike’s Snkrs app.

Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble: Pink Foam, Neon Paisley and Greedy

Along with the Ducks of a Feather-branded Air Max 95s, Nike will release additional colorways of the sneaker including a restock of the fan-favorite women’s Pink Foam (style code HJ5996-001), a new multicolor “Greedy” look (style code IU2636-300) and a paisley-patterned spin on the original Neon makeup (style code IQ0620-100). Each of these Air Max 95s are priced at $190. Each pair is available from Snkrs and select Nike Sportswear retailers.

Another classic Air Max model, the Air Max 90, will be released in its original “Infrared” colorway, albeit with a small change. Rather than the white mesh base typically found on the shoe, the updated version will come with reflective leather panels. Priced at $150, the pair’s style code is IU1055-100 and it will be available from Snkrs and select Nike Sportswear retailers. 

Patta x Nike Air Max 1 “Wave”

Amsterdam retailer Patta will release its latest “Wave” take on the Air Max 1 (style code II7055-100) for $150. The pair is exclusive to Patta.