Nike Basketball's Air Max Uptempo 95 “Alternate Bulls” to Return Spring 2026

Despite its current success with Sabrina Ionescu, A'ja Wilson, and a slew of NBA stars, Nike Basketball continues to revisit its past to unearth some of its most beloved designs of all-time. The Scottie Pippen-endorsed Air Max Uptempo 95 is amongst those oldies-but-goodies that are set to return.

Over the last half-year, the bold design has been reissued in some of its most iconic styles. The occurrence hasn't been random, however, as 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Air Max-cushioned basketball shoe. As has been the case with other silhouettes from the Swoosh conglomerate, the milestone celebration continues beyond the anniversary year. The sneaker's "Alternate Bulls" color scheme is the latest pair to return, with X user @KicksFinder quoting a Spring 2026 release.

The sneaker features a high-top trim, and a mix of nubuck and leather across the upper. Hits of red, black, and white come together to present the Chicago Bulls' signature colors in a sort of inverted presentation from the Air Max Uptempo 95's debut look. The last time the "Alternate" style released was in 2019.

Enjoy official photos of the sneaker's last retro ahead, while you wait for firm Nike.com release details.

For more form the Swoosh conglomerate, check out all remaining Air Jordan releases in the year.