Nike Air VaporMax Plus
Colorway: Black/Metallic Gold · Style code: CW7299-001 · Release date: March 20, 2026 · Price: $165.97 · Availability: Available now
Where to buy: Foot Locker · Tracked at 6 retailers
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Black/Metallic Gold gives the men's Nike Air VaporMax Plus its strongest contrast beneath the foot. Gold-tinted cushioning units extend along the sole, with a matching arch accent and small gold Swoosh near the heel. Above them, black fabric meets a glossy black cage, allowing finish rather than color to distinguish the wavy upper structure. Black rubber patches interrupt the translucent gold underside at selected contact points.
The floating cage references the 1998 Air Max Plus, while VaporMax Air supplies the segmented cushioning platform below. Cushioned fabric and synthetic materials form the upper, and rubber pods reinforce higher-wear areas of the sole. The open spaces between the Air units preserve a visibly separate rhythm from the upper's continuous waves. Its regular U.S. list price was $220 when checked on September 22, 2026.