Key Details
Price: $180Style Code: IX8627-010Release Date: December 23, 2026
- Releases December 23, 2026 for $180 in men's sizing.
- The AIR lettering on the lateral sides becomes a reversed PIP stamp.
- A script P logo sits on the heel and an iridescent badge on the tongue.
The Nike Air More Uptempo “Pip” releases December 23, 2026 for $180 via Nike.com and select retailers. The date was reported and has not been confirmed by Nike.
Scottie Pippen wore the Nike Air More Uptempo through the Chicago Bulls’ 72 win, 10 loss season and at the 1996 Olympics. This is the first version of the shoe built around him, part of the model’s 30th anniversary.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Nike Air More Uptempo “Pip”
Style Code: IX8627-010
Colorway: Black/Sail/Anthracite
Price: $180
Release Date: December 23, 2026
Sizing: Men’s
Status: Reported
Nike Air More Uptempo “Pip” Design
The big change is the lettering. The AIR text on the lateral sides is replaced by a reversed PIP stamp, while the medial side keeps the familiar AIR. The letter shapes line up closely enough that the swap reads as part of the original design.
The heel carries a script P, which is Pippen’s second logo. An iridescent badge on the tongue adds a celebratory detail to the anniversary pair. Reports also list rope style laces and “30 Years of Uptempo” graphics on the insoles.
Why Does the Air More Uptempo Say PIP?
Nike swaps the AIR lettering on the lateral sides for a reversed PIP stamp to center Scottie Pippen on the shoe. The release is part of the Air More Uptempo’s 30th anniversary.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Does the Nike Air More Uptempo “Pip” Release and What Does It Cost?
The reported date is December 23, 2026, at a retail price of $180. Nike.com and select retailers are listed.
Does the Pip Air More Uptempo Come in Kids' Sizes?
Men’s sizing is listed. Nike has not announced GS, PS or TD sizing or prices.
Is “Pip” the Official Name of Style Code IX8627-010?
Reports use two names for this pair, “Pip” and “30 Years of Uptempo,” and one lists it as the Air More Uptempo ’96. Nike has not confirmed a final name.
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