The Grateful Dead x University of Oregon x Nike Collection Drops Tomorrow

Name: Grateful Dead x University of Oregon x Nike Air Max 90 “Grateful Ducks”
Colorway: Black/Smoke Grey/Pink Foam/Metallic Gold
SKU: IM8814-001
MSRP: $140 USD
Release Date: October 24, 2025
Where to Buy: Nike

Update: A teaser of the Grateful Dead teaming up with the University of Oregon and Nike on the Air Max 90 popped up earlier this month. Now, the Swoosh has officially presented the collection, revealing an entire range of complementary apparel too. The psychedelic gear ranges from jackets to sweatpants, hoodies, and t-shirts. Not to mention, the trio have created accessories including headwear and a special football, tapping Class Trip to assist with the project. Rounding out the range is the aforementioned Air Max 90, which is packed with details celebrating the group, including notes like lightning-bolt Swooshes and co-branding. The Ducks will have their first-ever “Tie-Dye Out” to celebrate the campaign this weekend when taking on the University of Wisconsin in football. You can already shop the collection today via Class Trip, with Nike SNKRS planning to offer another chance to cop tomorrow, October 24.

Original Story: Nike is bringing together the counterculture history of the Grateful Dead with the collegiate energy of the University of Oregon (UO) Ducks for a highly anticipated Air Max 90 collaboration: the “Grateful Ducks.” This tri-branded release is a must-have for Deadheads, sneaker collectors and Duck alumni alike.

Built on the classic Air Max 90 silhouette, the design seamlessly weaves the vibrant identities of all three partners. The sneaker is dressed in the bold Green Shock and Yellow Strike colors of the Oregon Ducks, serving as the perfect canvas for the psychedelic aesthetic. Details include the famous Grateful Dead Stealie skull logo artfully integrated into the design, replacing or co-branding key panels for an instantly recognizable look. The shoe also appears to feature a key chain that is a nod to the Dead’s iconic dancing bears.

The release is timed to coincide with a University of Oregon “tie-dye out” event, ensuring the shoe becomes a piece of game-day history. Following the massive resale success of the 2020 Grateful Dead x Nike Dunk Low, the “Grateful Ducks” are already generating immense buzz. Get ready to tap in, as this collaboration drops later this month.