Nike Air DT Max '96 Low Releases May 2026 in Black/White
Nike is bringing back the Air DT Max '96 Low in a clean Black/White colorway, arriving May 1, 2026 at select retailers worldwide. The revival marks another chapter in the brand's ongoing reissue cycle of its mid-90s basketball catalog.
By Marcus Chen
The Air DT Max '96 Low continues Nike's methodical excavation of its deep-cut basketball archive. Originally engineered for the hardwood during an era when the Swoosh was still experimenting with avant-garde silhouettes, the model returns in an unadorned Black/White palette—a choice that privileges legibility over novelty.
This particular iteration strips the design to essentials: a tonal black leather upper contrasted with white detailing and sole work. The restraint signals confidence in the silhouette itself, a stance increasingly common in Nike's retro strategy as the brand leans into the authenticity of period-correct colorways rather than contemporary riffs.
Release Details
The Air DT Max '96 Low Black/White will be available beginning May 1, 2026, through a curated selection of independent and major retailers. Exact pricing and full retail list have not been finalized. Given current Nike release patterns and the model's positioning within the accessible tier of Swoosh hoops retros, expect standard retail pricing.
Building demand for 90s basketball silhouettes remains steady across the secondary market, with similar low-top reissues maintaining consistent sell-through. This release slots into a broader moment where Nike is systematically reviving overlooked entries from its basketball vault—pieces that satisfy both archival interest and everyday wearability.
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