Nike Revives the Air Max Plus VII in Three Striking Colorways

Name: Nike Air Max Plus VII
Colorway: White/Black-Smoke Grey, Orange/Volt/Black/Cactus Flower/Smoke Grey, Varsity Maize/White/Black/Metallic Silver
SKU: HQ2197-100, HQ2197-800, HQ2197-700
MSRP: $180 USD
Release Date: Fall 2025
Where to Buy: Nike

Update: Following the recent reveal of the “Varsity Maize” edition, Nike continues to build anticipation for the revival of the iconic 2005 silhouette, expanding the Air Max Plus VII lineup with two bold new iterations: a minimalist white-based design and a vivid gradient offering. Both reinterpret the iconic silhouette through fresh visual narratives while staying grounded in performance heritage.

The white pair presents a clean mesh upper, subtly enhanced with black dotted overlays that resemble raindrops in motion. This understated detail adds dimension and movement to the design, offering a modern elevation of the original silhouette. Thick white laces and a matte-finish leather heel — stamped with the signature Tn Air logo — reinforce the shoe’s legacy of energy return and technical innovation.

In contrast, the gradient edition commands attention with a tonal transition from blood orange through shocking pink into varsity purple, fading smoothly from toe to heel. A neon yellow Swoosh with bold black trim amplifies the visual intensity, while the visible Air units echo the upper’s palette in coordinated hues of yellow, orange, and pink — completing a high-impact design statement.

With these new additions, composing the Nike continues to push the Air Max Plus VII forward — balancing expressive color treatments with the silhouette’s signature performance cues.

Update: At the beginning of the year, we reported on the rumored return of the Nike Air Max Plus VII. Now, the Swoosh has just confirmed that the shoe is indeed making a comeback in its beloved “Varsity Maize” colorway, sharing official images of the sneaker. As expected, it combines a yellow base with liquid-like dotting throughout the upper, shifting from “Metallic Silver” to black at the heel. Meanwhile, the Air-infused sole unit features a white midsole, visible yellow Air units, all the while being supported by a black and semi-translucent outsole. Release details remain uncertain, however, you can expect the Nike Air Max Plus VII “Varsity Maize” to hit shelves once again this fall.

Original Story: Nike is reintroducing its Air Max Plus VII in celebration of 20 years of the Tuned Air series. The Nike Air Max Plus VII was first launchd in 2005 as a part of the Tuned Air series and now, in 2025, the silhouette is back in the iconic “Varsity Maize” colorway. The shoe features a bold yellow, mesh upper base that features black to silver gradient dotted pattern accents that weave throughout the design. The wavy TPU overlays complements the white mini Swoosh that contrasts the bright yellow. The shoe sits atop a Tuned Air cushioning unit that is tinted in yellow, highlighted from the black and white midsole and outsole. Look out for the pair arriving later this year.