The Kid’s Cincinnati era is back on the shelves. The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Cincinnati Reds” drops tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 9. House of Heat says it’s the first retail return of this colorway since its original 2011 release.
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Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Cincinnati Reds” Release Details
- Release date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- Price: $180 per Sneaker Bar Detroit and Sole Retriever ($170 per House of Heat and Sneaker Files, so check the final price at checkout)
- Style code: JA1091-100
- Colorway: White/Varsity Red-Black
- Sizing: Adult and grade school sizes, per House of Heat
- Where: Nike.com and select Nike Sportswear retailers
The Backstory
The Air Griffey Max 1 debuted in 1996 as Ken Griffey Jr.’s signature shoe, famous for its big ankle strap and chunky Air Max cushioning. This pair pays tribute to the nine seasons Griffey spent with the Cincinnati Reds starting in 2000.
Design Details
Varsity Red and White split the upper, with black on the Swoosh and midsole. Griffey’s “24” sits on the ankle strap, and visible Air units in the heel and forefoot keep that late-’90s look intact.
If you grew up with the Griffey Max on your feet, or on your bedroom wall, this is the one.
Where to Buy the Air Griffey Max 1 “Cincinnati Reds”
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Sources
- Sneaker Bar Detroit: Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Cincinnati Reds”
- House of Heat: Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Cincinnati Reds” Returns October 9
- Sneaker Files: Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Cincinnati Reds 2026
- Sole Retriever on Threads
