A new gradient colorway dresses one of Nike’s most popular runners up nicely for Summer 2026. Mint takes over the toe-box before transitioning to Monarch as it stretches across the lateral side panels and into the heel, putting a faded sunset spin on an otherwise typical TN colorway.
Black overlays do the majority of the work here. The signature wavy cage sharpens the fade without covering it up, while the mudguard, tongue, laces, lining, and sole keep the rest of the shoe grounded in dark contrast. White Swooshes break that up just enough, and the Tuned Air branding adds small yellow-orange hits that play off the upper nicely.
The midsole keeps the same energy going with a light mint section near the arch that fades back into warmer tones around the heel. Visible Air units sit inside an all-black sole unit, which helps the upper stay front and center. From the back, the shoe looks much darker, but the side angle is where the full color shift really comes to life.
The Nike Air Max Plus “Multi-Color/Monarch-Black” is scheduled to release in Summer 2026 for $185 via Nike.com and select retailers.
Between the fade, the contrast, and the classic TN shape, this is one of those pairs that does not need much extra.
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Nike Air Max Plus
Color: Multi-Color/Monarch-Black
Style Code: IQ0168-900
Release Date: 2026
Price: $185
