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 proof of this innovation comes in the form of the new Nike Air Max 270 MLB City Connect Pack, which hit shelves today across select retailers and Nike's official website. This footwear collection celebrates MLB's popular City Connect series that has brought bold, localized designs to baseball uniforms.
Key Features of the Air Max 270 MLB Pack:
- Team-specific colorways matching their City Connect jerseys
- Breathable mesh uppers with team logo insets
- 270° Nike Air unit for all-day comfort
- Custom sockliner featuring team motto or city nickname
- Gum rubber outsole for premium traction
Early releases sold out within hours, highlighting the strong demand for this unique crossover between performance footwear and baseball lifestyle.
"Nike continues to find new ways to connect fan culture with our product innovations," said Amy Montagne, Nike VP of MLB Partnerships. "The Air Max 270 MLB Pack brings the energy of the City Connect movement to footwear in ways only Nike can."
The initial drop includes versions for eight teams: Boston Red Sox (visible heel "B"), Chicago White Sox (Southside branding), Miami Marlins (Calle Ocho colors), Houston Astros (Space City design elements), Los Angeles Dodgers (neon LA accent stitch), San Diego Padres (Mexican-inspired pattern), Seattle Mariners (maritime rope textures), and the San Francisco Giants (chocolate drip details).
The sneakers retail for $210-240 depending on team version, with more colorways expected to drop before the All-Star break. Whether meant for wearing to the ballpark or displaying with your memorabilia collection, these continue Nike's streak of capturing baseball's evolving aesthetic while pushing Air Max technology forward.