A Ma Maniére Applies Its Touch to Nike’s V5 RNR

A A Ma Maniére x Nike collaboration landing on the V5 RNR feels like a deliberate shift rather than a detour.

After a run of high-profile releases spanning the Air Jordan 4, Air Jordan 6, and Air Max 95, this latest project turns its attention to one of Nike’s quieter performance runners — a silhouette known more for comfort and everyday wearability than cultural flash.

That choice says a lot about where collaborative footwear is sitting right now. Instead of pushing another statement retro, A Ma Maniére is applying its familiar design language to a model that already works in the background of Nike’s lineup. The V5 RNR has long been one of those shoes people buy for how it feels, not how it looks — and that makes it a fitting canvas for refinement rather than reinvention.

The design follows A Ma Maniére’s established approach. Muted, layered tones replace loud contrast, with a mix of mesh, synthetic overlays, and soft metallic accents giving the shoe a slightly elevated finish without breaking from its performance roots. Subtle branding and restrained color blocking keep the focus on materials and texture, allowing the collaboration to feel intentional rather than decorative.

From a broader market perspective, this aligns with a growing shift toward comfort-first silhouettes being repositioned through storytelling and material upgrades. As lifestyle runners continue to blur the line between performance and casual wear, collaborations like this help reframe models that might otherwise stay under the radar. It’s less about chasing hype and more about extending longevity — both for the partner and the product.

There’s no confirmed release date yet, but the A Ma Maniére x Nike V5 RNR is expected to arrive later this year through A Ma Maniére channels and Nike, likely at a nicer price point.

If recent projects are any indication, availability may be limited, but the intent here feels clear: elevate the everyday, without forcing the spotlight.

For more from the Swoosh empire, check out the Jordan Release Dates Calendar, our comprehensive guide for all things from Team Jumpman. And if you're a bigger fan of retro runners than of basketball shoes, check out the 'Pink Foam' Air Max 95 Big Bubble.