Original Nike Air Griffey Max 1 "Freshwater" Returns Summer 2026

Nike Sportswear and the rest of the Swoosh conglomerate has faithfully recreated some of the brand's most beloved products ever over the last handful of years. And while the Air Jordan line continues to reign over most (if not all) proposals, Ken Griffey Jr.'s baseball-cleat-turned-lifestyle-sneaker range has been widely celebrated every time it's spawned retros. The original Air Griffey Max 1 "Freshwater" is expected to return during the Summer 2026 season.

Reported by @KicksFinder on X, the news arrives as Nike, Inc. continues to build out its baseball business. "The Kid"'s debut signature silhouette was first seen in 1996, marking its return-to-form as part of what's likely to be a blockbuster 30th anniversary celebration. Interesting enough, the "Varsity Royal" Griffey 1 is expected to arrive first despite the "Freshwater" style matching the former MLB professional's first squad, the Seattle Mariners. A "Black/Freshwater" pair is anticipated even earlier, kicking off the milestone celebration as early as the Holiday 2025 season.

Throughout the years, Nike Baseball has struggled to recreate the magic that Ken Griffey Jr.'s signature series had. As such, some of its most successful product from the last decade related to the diamond has been reissues of the Kid's footwear. MLB Nike Slides have moved, but no breakout signature line is on the horizon. Nevertheless, longtime and new fans alike will surely buy up all pairs of the "Freshwater" retro whenever it drops.

Stay tuned for firm Nike.com release details of the Summer 2026 Air Griffey Max 1 reissue. Pairs are expected to retail for $170.

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