The Best Nike Sneakers Releasing in May
May is about to be a major month for Nike debuts, as A’ja Wilson’s first signature sneaker will launch before the collaborative Hyperice Hyperboots debut for mobile recovery later in the month.
On top of those big firsts, the streak of Big Bubble Air Max 95s will continue with the “Pink Foam” edition, several Kobe sneakers are on the way, including the next shoe honoring Gigi Bryant and old school signature sneakers for Bo Jackson, Charles Barkley and Deion Sanders are all dropping.
Below, you’ll find all the best Nike sneakers releasing in May. You can also find a list of every Air Jordan sneaker releasing in May at the link.
Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble “Pink Foam”
Release Date: May 1
Price: $180
SKU: HJ5996-001
The Air Max 95’s 40th anniversary celebrations with bigger Air bubbles more in tune with the originals continues with the beloved “Pink Foam” colorway.
Nike Air Max2 CB 94 “Suns” and “Black/Purple”
Release Date: May 1
Price: $170
SKU: DO5880-100, CZ7871-001
Charles Barkley’s signature sneaker is dropping in two colorways on the same day, the Phoneix Suns tribute edition and its original black and purple treatment.
Nike Air Trainer SC “Auburn”
Release Date: May 1
Price: $135
SKU: DV2212-100
Bo Jackson’s iconic cross-trainer returns in the colors of his alma matter.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM Protro “Mambacita”
Release Date: May 1
Price: $180
SKU: FZ7333-002
The Nike Kobe line’s annual tribute to Gigi Bryant brings a new colorway to the Kobe 9 Elite Low Protro on her birthday.
Nike Total 90 3 “White/Metallic Gold”
Release Date: May 1
Price: $110
SKU: HJ9351-101
The color-blocking is begging to get more complex for the Total 90 3, Nike’s iconic soccer boot-turned recent sneaker hit.
Nike Air Foamposite One “Psychic Blue”
Release Date: May 2
Price: $230
SKU: HJ6014-400
A brand-new colorway for the Air Foamposite One makes the futuristic mold look as if it’s been carved from ice.
Nike Book 1 “1995 All-Star”
Release Date: May 2
Price: $150
SKU: IH0894-500
Devin Booker loves colorways for his signature sneaker to be rooted in the past, and this one takes after the beloved jerseys from the 1995 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix.
CSEF x Nike SB Dunk Low
Release Date: May 3
Price: $135
SKU: HJ4132-100
The College Skateboarding Educational Fund (CSEF), which gives educational grants to skaters, gets its first-ever SB Dunk collab.
Nike A’One “Pink Aura“
Release Date: May 6
Price: $110
SKU: FZ8605-601
A’ja WIlson’s highly anticipated signature debut is finally touching down in its launch colorway with lots of aura.
Nike Air Max DT ’96 “Love Letter to Connie”
Release Date: May 7
Price: $170
SKU: IF1617-600
An brand-new and very red colorway of Deion Sanders’ signature sneaker celebrates his mom just ahead of Mother’s Day.
Hyperice x Nike HyperBoot
Release Date: May 17
Price: $900
SKU: 65000-001
Nearly a year after they first announced it, Hyperice and Nike are releasing their walkable boot featuring heat and air compression massaging to help boost recovery in your ankles and feet.
Nike Kobe 9 Elite Protro “What The”
Release Date: May 21
Price: $240
SKU: FZ7335-101
Ten years after it debuted, the mismatched “What The” Kobe 9 makes its return as the second Nike Kobe release of the month.
Nike A’One “Black/Hyper Pink”
Release Date: May 29
Price: $110
SKU: FZ8605-001
A’ja Wilson’s first signature sneaker gets its second colorway quickly, as pink is maintained with a new mix of black.
Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Dodgers”
Release Date: May 30
Price: $175
SKU: CW2190-400
Arriving later than initially expected, and after an exclusive launch in Japan, the “Dodgers” makeup for the Kobe 6 Protro finally gets a wide release.