Nike is dusting off its Atlanta Olympics playbook for 2026. For the brand’s 30th anniversary of the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Air Trainer SC is making a comeback. While the 2016 iteration went heavy on teal for the shoe’s 20th anniversary, the silhouette steps out in purple suede this time around.
The Nike Air Trainer SC “Atlanta Olympics 30th Anniversary” is expected to release in June 2026 for $140. The shoe will be available in unisex sizing through Nike.com and select retailers.
Purple sets the tone across most of the upper, covering the shaggy suede overlays and matching leather panels. White appears on the tongue, laces, midsole, straps, and side panel sections, giving the darker upper some contrast. Gold hardware adds an Olympics-inspired finish without overpowering the shoe.
Nike has even found ways to include Atlanta nods in subtle ways. Stitched on the right tongue is an embroidered peach, a shout-out to Atlanta, the city that hosted the 1996 Games. Meanwhile, the left tongue preserves Nike gold branding, while inside the sole is written “96” to directly tie the release to the games.
Color speaks loudest right underfoot. Red, teal, yellow and orange hits can be seen through the translucent outsole, pulling colorways from the bright and vibrant Atlanta Olympics branding prominently used during the Games.
Nike’s Air Trainer SC already has deep roots in cross-training history, which makes the Olympics theme feel natural on the model. This version does not repeat the 2016 teal pair, but it follows the same Atlanta storyline with a fresh anniversary look.
The Nike Air Trainer SC “Atlanta Olympics 30th Anniversary” will be released June 2026 and retail for $140.
Details you can expect to see are purple suede, white contrast details, gold accents, peach embroidered tongues, “96” insoles, and a multi-colored translucent outsole.
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Nike Air Trainer SC “Atlanta Olympics 30th Anniversary”
Color: Pro Purple/Sail-Metallic Gold-White
Style Code: IQ5796-500
Release Date: June 2026
Price: $140
