Several major sneaker brands, including Nike and adidas, have announced a lineup of releases for March 2026, featuring retrospectives and collaborations. Highlights include anniversary editions of classic models and athlete-inspired designs.
March 2026 promises a busy month for sneaker enthusiasts, with Nike leading the charge on anniversary celebrations and retros. The Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble "Neon" is set to return on March 5, marking the model's 30th anniversary with its original colorway updated with Big Bubble treatment. Similarly, the women's-exclusive Nike Air Max 95 OG "Pink Foam" is expected during the month in honor of Air Max Day.
Collaborations add variety, such as the LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 planned for summer 2026 in Grade School and Preschool sizes, though specifics align with the March timeline for broader Nike drops. Kylian Mbappé's Nike Air Max Plus VII capsule, including Mercurial Vapor 16 and Superfly 10 football boots plus apparel, launches on March 2 for adults and kids.
Basketball icons get attention too: the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “Varsity Royal” retro arrives March 6, honoring its 1996 origins from baseball to streetwear. Nike's Ja 3 “At Dawn” nods to Ja Morant’s early workouts, while the LeBron 23 "Masked Menace" collection revisits LeBron James’ Miami Heat era.
adidas contributes with the Anthony Edwards 2 "Georgia Bulldogs" on March 2026, commemorating his University of Georgia days, and the Adizero Dropset Elite for hybrid fitness training. New Balance offers Josh Allen's go-to running shoe on March 5.
Jordan Brand revives classics like the Air Jordan 14 “Black/University Blue” on March 21 for its 20th anniversary, the Air Jordan 13 "Chicago" on March 13, and Travis Scott’s Jordan Jumpman Jack “Green Spark” on March 14. Other drops include the Nike Air Foamposite Pro “University Blue” on March 27, Kevin Durant's KD 6 Peanut Butter & Jelly-inspired on March 20, and the Nike Kobe 5 "Lower Merion Aces - Away" Protro on March 23.
Virgil Abloh Archive™ x Air Jordan 1 "Alaska" is slated for March 2026 with a special booklet. These releases blend nostalgia and innovation across Nike, Jordan, adidas, Converse, and New Balance.
