Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Air Flea 1 Expected Holiday 2026

The Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Air Flea 1 is expected to make its long-awaited retro return in Holiday 2026, nearly four years after its initial 2022 launch was derailed. Originally planned for a broader rollout, the experimental silhouette was ultimately pulled due to sizing inconsistencies — leaving one of Nike’s most unconventional collaborations in recent memory in short-lived circulation.

Now, the Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Air Flea 1 is poised for a proper second run, this time arriving in two colorways: a returning Barley Green and a new Black edition, per SneakerMarket and Brandon1an.

When the Air Flea 1 first surfaced, it immediately stood apart from traditional Nike footwear. Designed with exaggerated proportions, quilted underlays, layered suede panels, and a sculpted Air-cushioned sole wrapped in textured tooling, the model leaned fully into CPFM’s playful, deconstructed design language. The oversized Swoosh and moss-like midsole finish gave the shoe an “overgrown” aesthetic that felt intentionally raw.

That organic theme would later be embraced more fully on the “Overgrown” Flea 1, which proved successful upon release and demonstrated real appetite for the silhouette’s bold, unconventional form. Its reception helped solidify the Air Flea 1 as more than a novelty — it became a collectible statement piece within Nike’s collaborative archive.

For Holiday 2026, the Barley Green pair is expected to return with its earthy suede upper and contrasting white Swoosh, while the newly introduced Black colorway is expected to deliver a stealthier execution with tonal suede overlays and dark textured tooling. Importantly, sources indicate that prior sizing issues have been addressed, positioning this retro release as the true retail debut many expected in 2022.

While official confirmation from Nike is still pending, the Holiday 2026 calendar continues to fill with high-profile retros and collaborative drops. The return of the Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Air Flea 1 signals unfinished business finally coming full circle.

Stay tuned to our Nike Release Dates Calendar for confirmed launch details as Holiday 2026 approaches.

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