Nike Ava X
Colorway: Obsidian/Diffused Blue/Thunder Blue/Black · Style code: HM9697-402 · Release date: July 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Price: $87.97 · Availability: Available now
Where to buy: Foot Locker · Tracked at 7 retailers
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A fine grid-like surface gives the Nike Ava X variation within its dark blue palette. Obsidian/Diffused Blue/Thunder Blue/Black places brighter blue near the forefoot and lace area, with darker shading around the heel and collar. The side Swoosh remains subdued against the textile, and diagonal sculpting cuts through the blue midsole wall. A narrow heel pull rises above the otherwise low outline, keeping the upper visually simple compared with a heavily overlaid running shoe.
Nike combines textile with synthetic leather details and uses Cushlon 3.0 foam for the midsole. The rubber outsole concentrates traction at the front and heel around a recessed center; small textured sections repeat across those contact areas. The regular US listing price was $125 on September 22, 2026. The continuous blue coloring makes the changes in texture and sole shaping the main distinguishing details.