Key Details
Style Code: JV2571-600Reported Release Window: Fall 2027
- The Nike Air Max NM "Varsity Red" originally debuted in 2011 as part of the Hideo Nomo signature line from 1996.
- The shoe features red nubuck with black mesh panels, a shark tooth side pattern, and yellow accents around the visible Air unit.
- The Air Max NM was designed for Japanese pitcher Hideo Nomo during his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the mid-1990s.
The Nike Air Max NM “Varsity Red” is making its return in Fall 2027, bringing back the popular red and black colorway last released in 2011. Originally introduced in 1996 for Japanese baseball star Hideo Nomo, the signature model remains one of Nike’s most recognizable baseball-inspired sneakers.
The upcoming release features a Varsity Red, White, Black, and Varsity Maize color scheme, reviving the bold look that made the earlier edition stand out.
Nike Air Max NM “Varsity Red” Design and History
Also known as the Air Max Nomo, the Nike Air Max NM debuted in 1996 during Hideo Nomo’s time with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Its distinctive design features a chunky silhouette, jagged upper panels, and visible Air cushioning.
The “Varsity Red” colorway previously released in 2011, featuring a vibrant red nubuck upper with contrasting black mesh panels and tooth-like cutouts along the sides. White midsoles, yellow accents, and baseball-inspired branding complete the look. The 2027 retro brings back the classic color scheme, with additional details and official images expected closer to launch.
Nike Air Max NM “Varsity Red” Design
The NM is one of the more distinctive entries in the Nike Air Max family. Nike introduced it in 1996 for Hideo Nomo, the Japanese pitcher then with the Los Angeles Dodgers. This colorway last released in 2011.
Reports describe a red, black and white makeup with a layered upper, a white midsole and a visible Air unit. The details below follow the 2011 pair, and the photos shown with the leak are of that earlier release.
That version has a red nubuck upper with black mesh panels and a shark tooth pattern along the sides. White Swoosh logos break up the red and black. Yellow accents sit around the Air unit.
Baseball branding appears on the tongue, and a baseball graphic sits in the outsole window. A small jewel style Swoosh completes the details. The listed colorway adds Varsity Maize to the red, white and black.
Nike Air Max NM “Varsity Red” Release Date
The Nike Air Max NM “Varsity Red” returns in Fall 2027, with style code JV2571-600. An exact release date and retail price have not yet been announced.
Nike Air Max NM “Varsity Red”
Style Code: JV2571-600
Colorway: Varsity Red/White/Black/Varsity Maize
Price: TBA
Release Date: Fall 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does NM Stand for in Air Max NM?
NM stands for “Nomo Max,” a nod to Hideo Nomo. The shoe is also called the Air Max Nomo.
What Is the Style Code for the Air Max NM “Varsity Red”?
The reported style code is JV2571-600.
Will Other Air Max NM Colorways Return?
Additional Air Max NM colorways are expected to follow the “Varsity Red” through the season. Nike has not confirmed any of them.
When Did the Air Max NM “Varsity Red” Last Release?
The “Varsity Red” colorway originally released in 2011. The Air Max NM itself dates to 1996.
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Via @zSneakerheadz. Photos of the 2011 pair: liukangscloset.
