Nike Air Max Plus "Premier" Replaces Signature TPU Cage With Tiempo-Inspired Leather Tooling
The upcoming hybrid sneaker features purple and green accents alongside a dedicated Premier tongue badge.
Summary
Nike is expanding its soccer-inspired footwear lineup with the Air Max Plus Premier
The upcoming model replaces its traditional TPU cage with ridged leather panels reminiscent of Nike Tiempo boots
The pair is expected to release during Fall/Winter 2026 through Nike and select retailers
Name: Nike Air Max Plus “Premier”
Colorway: Black/Gum Medium Brown-Volt-White
SKU: IQ6607-001
MSRP: TBD
Release Date: Fall 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike is expanding its football-influenced footwear catalog with the upcoming Air Max Plus “Premier”. The new iteration merges the iconic Air Max Plus running shape with distinct aesthetic cues borrowed from classic pitch performance gear.
The release is highlighted by a structural update along the upper, replacing the silhouette’s signature raised TPU overlay with pronounced leather sectioning. The ridged leather paneling mimics the distinctive stitching found on Nike Tiempo soccer boots while maintaining the wavy lines of the original Air Max Plus design.
Dressed in vibrant purple and green accents, the colorway continues a theme seen across Nike’s soccer-related projects since early 2025. The vibrant palette is anchored by a branded “Premier” badge affixed directly across the tongue, completing the crossover design.
The Nike Air Max Plus “Premier” is expected to release during Fall/Winter 2026 on Nike.com and at select retailers.
