Quick Facts
- Deion Sanders' Nike Air DT Max '96 will be converted into a low-top sneaker
- This marks the first time the sneaker is getting a low-top version
- The Air DT Max '96 Low will debut in a Black Metallic Gold colorway, likely a nod to the Colorado Buffaloes
- The sneaker will retail for $170 and releases at select retailers on May 1, 2026
- A wider release will take place on May 22
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For years, Deion Sanders swore that he would never rock Nike products again. Well… something changed in 2023 shortly after Coach Prime began his tenure at the University of Colorado, when he announced that his deal with Nike was back on. Fast forward two years, and we’ve been blessed with retro releases of his various signature sneakers, like the DT Max ‘96 and Diamond Turf. While we know that the Diamond Turf 2 is returning next year, Sole Retriever can report that the DT Max ‘96 will be converted into a low-top sneaker in 2026.
After Sole Retriever's initial report, images of a sample of the Air DT Max '96 Low appeared online. The low-top version retains the signature scratch design on the upper, but it's obviously cut short due to the lowered height. Other than this change in height, things remain the same, including Nike logos throughout the upper and the foam and Air-cushioned sole unit.
Since his return to Nike in 2023, The Swoosh has explored Deion Sanders’ signature line through retros of original colorways, new renditions, and even new sneaker designs. Plenty of OGs, like the DT Max 96 Black Varsity Maize, Diamond Turf 49ers, and Diamond Turf Emerald, have come our way, as well as new color schemes like the Love Letter to Connie DT Max 96 and Must Be The Money Diamond Turf. Nike even dropped a new version of the Diamond Turf based on a prototype given to Sanders ahead of the sneaker’s release in 1993.
The Nike Air DT Max ‘96 Low Black Metallic Gold will be released May 1, 2026 through select retailers online and in-store. A wider release will take place on May 22. Available in full-family sizing, the retail price is set at $170 for men. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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