Nike References Glasgow's Famous Traffic Cone on the Air Max Plus

The Black and Safety Orange silhouette pairs local nightlife energy with regional city tributes.

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Nike has designed a Scottish-themed sneaker titled the Air Max Plus Glasgow

The Black and Safety Orange colorway honors Glasgow rave culture and the famous traffic cone on the Duke of Wellington statue

Signature details include embroidered Glasgow lettering alongside Mad Wae It text on the heel Tuned Air units

Name: Nike Air Max Plus “Glasgow”
Colorway: Black/Safety Orange
SKU: IX7920-001
MSRP: TBD
Release Date: Fall 2026
Where to Buy: Nike

Nike pays homage to Scottish nightlife and civic folklore with the Air Max Plus “Glasgow”. The silhouette merges nods to the city’s electronic music community and the iconic traffic cone perched atop the Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art in Royal Exchange Square.

Dressed in a striking “Black” and “Safety Orange” palette, the sneaker incorporates a breathable mesh base set beneath the model’s signature radiating cage overlays. A vibrant orange gradient sweeps across the upper, referencing both the glow of Glasgow’s after-dark club culture and the high-visibility cone crowning the city’s historic equestrian monument.

Regional storytelling extends across the shoe’s technical details. Embroidered “Glasgow” branding runs down the center of the tongues, backed by orange cone embroidery stitched onto the reverse side. The right tongue badge highlights another cone graphic, while localized Scottish slang appears across the rear, with “Mad Wae It” lettering stamped directly onto the Tuned Air cushioning units at the heel.

The Nike Air Max Plus “Glasgow” is expected to arrive through Nike’s official UK website, with global release timing and pricing yet to be confirmed.

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