The Nike Air Max Plus is a globally recognized silhouette. While it has never been as uber-popular in the United States as in Europe and Asia, the sneaker still has a cult following. The Sean McDowell-designed sneaker debuted in 1998 and introduced the world to Tuned Air. Now, 27 years later, the Air Max Plus still has a strong presence on store shelves year after year.
Fresh for Fall 2025, Nike is debuting an all-new Lemon Venom Blackened Blue iteration of the Air Max Plus. It features its signature gradient-like design and lemon venom mesh-based upper that fades to orange as it gets to the heel. To break up the bright design, blackened blue covers the rest of the sneaker, including the laces.
Visible, Tuned Air cushioning is seen throughout the midsole, providing a comfortable ride for all-day wear. 3M hits runs down the center of the sneaker, providing visibility in low-light conditions. The plastic toe cap, leather mudguard, midsole, and outsole are finished in blackened blue, while orange hits can be seen underneath.
The Nike Air Max Plus Lemon Venom Blackened Blue will release on August 7, 2025, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. In men's sizing, retail is set at $180. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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Steve Jaconetta is the Head of Content based out of Connecticut. An encyclopedia for sneaker releases, he's covered the industry for over fifteen years. His stops have included Sole Collector, Complex, and StockX, to name a few. He considers the Air Jordan 11 Concord the greatest sneaker of all time and has a strong affection for 80s pop culture. Email: steve@soleretriever.com
