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| 👟 Sneaker Release Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nike |
| Model | Nike Air Max |
| Colorway | that leans dark and technical |
| Style Code | IW4935-003 |
| Release Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Retail Price | $130 |
| Available At | Nike.com |
I have been waiting for Nike to remember that Air Max used to mean running. The Nike Air Max Metro is not a retro reissue. It is a new silhouette that borrows the visual language of early-2000s running shoes and brings it into 2026. If you miss the era when Air Max models looked like they belonged on a track, this one is for you.
Style code IW4935-003. Black/Black-Light Photo Blue-Illusion Green colorway that leans dark and technical. The upper pairs black mesh with Light Photo Blue suede across the toe, sides, and heel. Off-white suede accents break up the monochrome. Layered build, almost over-engineered, reminiscent of when Nike was not afraid to stack materials and let a shoe look like actual sporting equipment.
Speckled midsole adds texture that ties back to the blue suede. The Air unit runs long and blue-tinted, giving a visible cushioning window that feels functional rather than decorative. Compared to the Pegasus Premium, the Metro sits flatter. Less chunky, more streamlined. A runner first, lifestyle shoe second.
Small details: Illusion Green branding on the tongue and outsole adds a pop of color you might miss at first. But it ties the palette together. $130 adults, $110 grade school. Mid-tier pricing that does not skimp on the design story.
October 1, 2026 drop. Photos do not fully capture the layering and material contrast on this one. Worth seeing in hand.
