With a quarter of the season behind us, the 2025 MLB campaign is in full swing.
It's too early to see who the true contenders for the World Series as well as end-of-season awards are, but at this juncture we can crown Nike as true innovators of the on-field jersey movement in the 21st century.
The latest testament to Nike's baseball dominance comes in the form of the all-new Air Max 270 MLB City Connect Pack. Drawing inspiration from Nike's groundbreaking MLB City Connect series - which revolutionized team uniforms by celebrating each franchise's hometown identity - this sneaker collection brings that same local pride philosophy to footwear.
Seven teams are included in the initial drop:
- Boston Red Sox
- Chicago White Sox
- Houston Astros
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Miami Marlins
- San Francisco Giants
- Washington Nationals
Each pair features signature elements from the teams' City Connect jerseys, including color-blocking patterns, typography treatments, and local cultural references cleverly incorporated into the mesh uppers and TPU details.
"After reinventing what baseball uniforms could be with City Connect, we wanted to extend that spirit of civic pride to footwear," said Nike Baseball Head Designer Jorge Gutierrez. "The Air Max 270's bold silhouette became the perfect canvas to translate each city's distinctive visual language."
The technology remains true to the Air Max 270 legacy, featuring the same oversized Air unit that delivers all-day comfort for players and fans alike, with added breathability throughout the shoe to accommodate those extra-innings marathon games.