Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9

Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 — Metallic Silver/Varsity Royal/Black/Varsity Maize (IX8646-001)

The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9 (IX8646-001) released Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET for $180 retail. It's in stock at 17 of the 25 retailers Just Drops tracks.

Lowest resale ask: $93 on Flight Club (Nov 7, 2026)

Colorway: Metallic Silver/Varsity Royal/Black/Varsity Maize · Style code: IX8646-001 · Release date: July 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Retail (Nike US): $180 · Availability: Available now

Source: Nike.com · listed Jul 2, 2026 · date unchanged · stores checked Nov 7, 5:23 AM ET

Where to buy: Stadium Goods · Tracked at 25 retailers · Stadium Goods release calendar

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About the Nike Air Max Joga Bonito R9

Blue bands sweep across the silver synthetic leather, each outlined with yellow piping, while black laces and a yellow-edged Swoosh add contrast. The silver sole below has visible cushioning windows at the forefoot and heel. Blue also appears in the outsole's central forefoot blocks, carrying the upper's main accent through to the underside.

Nike combines the Mercurial R9's soccer-derived upper design with the Air sole associated with the Air Max 95. The brand connects this edition to Ronaldo Nazário and its 2006 Joga Bonito campaign. Foam cushioning and a rubber outsole complete the hybrid, translating the on-pitch visual design into this Air Max configuration.

Written with AI from brand specs; facts checked against Nike.com on Sep 22, 2026.