Nike almost certainly has some surprises in store for us this year, but one of them just leaked a bit ahead of schedule. This Fall, the Air Max Plus’s VII variant is expected to return in its OG “Varsity Maize” color scheme.
Nike has been on a roll with their Air Max Plus retro for the last few years. The model, which originally debuted as a Footlocker exclusive in 1998, celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2023, but has continued to pop up in new and classic styles since. Now, the Swoosh appears to be preparing to retro a variant of the beloved model later this year, the Air Max Plus VII.
Nike’s VII variant of the Air Max Plus made its debut back in 2005, seven years after the original. The shoe retained most of the features of its predecessor, but revised the pattern across the upper to resemble water droplets of stippled dots for a sleek new look. This year, the Swoosh is preparing to roll out the model once again, including one of their original “Varsity Maize” color schemes from the mid-2000s, complete with a metallic silver dot pattern.
NIKE AIR MAX PLUS VII “VARSITY MAIZE” RELEASE INFORMATION
Nike’s retro of the mid-2000s Air Max Plus VII has not been officially announced yet, but is expected sometime in Fall of 2025. Kicking off with the OG “Varsity Maize” colorway, pairs will be available from both Nike and select retailers, though no retail price is known yet.
Nike Air Max Plus VII “Varsity Maize”
Color: Varsity Maize/White-Black-Metallic Silver
Style Code: HQ2197-700
Release Date: Fall 2025
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