Nike Air More Uptempo OG Returns in Fall 2026

Nike is bringing back one of its boldest basketball icons with the Air More Uptempo OG 'Black/White,' returning Fall 2026. For fans who lived through the ‘90s, this is the pair synonymous with Scottie Pippen’s playoff dominance — a shoe that matched the era’s bigger-than-life energy with oversized “AIR” branding that refused to blend in.

The 2026 edition continues the lineage with a build that mirrors the 2023 retro, itself designed to get closer to the 1996 original. Black nubuck covers the upper for that classic matte finish, while crisp white trim outlines the massive “AIR” overlays across the sidewalls. A black jeweled Swoosh hits the heel for an authentic touch, and underfoot, full-length Air cushioning and the signature chunky outsole return to keep the Uptempo’s unmistakable stance intact. It’s a faithful revival of one of Nike Basketball’s loudest statements — a true ‘90s staple ready for its next run.

What sets this upcoming release apart is the renewed interest in ‘90s-era performance models that double as lifestyle staples. The Uptempo’s oversized graphics and bold proportions make it perfectly timed for today’s retro-influenced streetwear wave, where loud branding and nostalgia-driven silhouettes are back in rotation. With the Air More Uptempo 'Black/White,' Nike brings back a design that feels just as confident and unapologetic now as it did nearly three decades ago.