Nike Air Foamposite One Tianjin 2.0 Returns May 2026
Nike is reissuing one of the most sought-after Foamposite releases in the model's catalog with the Air Foamposite One "Tianjin 2.0." This May 2026 return marks a second opportunity for collectors to secure what has remained one of sneaker culture's most elusive acquisitions since its original 2015 debut.
The Foamposite One has long occupied a singular position in sneaker history—a silhouette defined by its sculptural, one-piece construction and the cultural reverence it commands among serious collectors. The original Tianjin iteration became legendary precisely because of its scarcity; it never achieved wide circulation, which only deepened its mythic status within the collecting community.
Nike's decision to resurrect this particular release signals a measured approach to reissuing genuine grails. The colorway—anchored in white with accents of light poison green, black, lava glow, and tour yellow—maintains visual distinction while honoring the DNA of the original design. The interplay of neon and warm tones across the foam shell creates deliberate contrast rather than simply repeating archive aesthetics.
Release Details
The Air Foamposite One Tianjin 2.0 arrives with SKU IR2078-100 at a $250 USD retail price point. The May 2026 window represents Nike's confidence in the model's enduring desirability; releases of this magnitude are typically managed with strategic precision to preserve their collector value.
This isn't a casual restock. The 2.0 designation itself signals intentional differentiation—these are not 1:1 reproductions but thoughtful reinterpretations that respect the source material while allowing room for production evolution and contemporary manufacturing standards.
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Release Info
Product: Nike Air Foamposite One Tianjin 2.0
Colorway: White/Light Poison Green-Black-Lava Glow-Tour Yellow
SKU: IR2078-100
Price: $250 USD
Release Date: May 2026
Where to Buy: Nike.com
