Nike Air More Uptempo '96
Colorway: Black/Black/White · Style code: FV2291-001 · Release date: August 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Price: $170 · Availability: Available now
Where to buy: Finish Line · Tracked at 15 retailers
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Oversized AIR lettering spans both sides of the black Nike Air More Uptempo '96. White borders make the letters stand apart from the dark nubuck upper, with perforations adding texture around them. A jewel Swoosh sits at the heel, while another large white Swoosh appears on the outsole. The sole and upper stay mostly black around those prominent markings.
Nike identifies basketball styling and 1990s graffiti as influences behind the design. Visible Air cushioning extends along the lower profile, making the word across the upper a direct visual reference to the technology beneath it. The high, padded shape and substantial sole preserve the model's distinctive proportions. This black-and-white version concentrates contrast around the letters and logos, leaving the perforations, panel edges and cushioning windows to define the remaining surfaces.