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 swoosh brand continues to tie its iconic footwear releases to official MLB jersey drops with the latest iteration of its City Connect Series. This time, Nike gifts sneakerheads and ball fans alike with the Air Max 270 MLB collection - seven dazzling colorways built upon the Air Max 270's padded collar, visible Air heel unit, and racing-inspired design elements.
The pack pays homage to five MLB franchises through their official City Connect themes:
- Chicago White Sox - Southside black with rainbow accents
- Houston Astros - H-Town orange gradient with racing stripe pattern
- Miami Marlins - Caliente red with teal details and sugar skull motifs
- San Diego Padres - Ocean blue with warm sandy accents
- San Francisco Giants - Fog grey with burst infield orange pops
- Washington Nationals - Cherry blossom pink with that DC inner sole pattern
- Boston Red Sox - Yellowish harbor gold with ocean blue undertones
While perfect for ballpark runs, Nik epositions this silhouette as "undeniably versatile whether you're chasing fly balls at Beer League or headed from some late afternoon rounds at Prospects to last call at the Bullpen." Expect ASICS Gel-Lyte Style coziness thanks to the mesh and fabric combo uppers with an emphasis on breathability for those scorching summer night games under the lights.
The footwear boosts 270 degrees of Nike Air cushioning (the most ever at this silhouette) at the heel with springy Phylon elsewhere that "pushes strides forward as runners go station to station."
Available now through Nike SNKRS and select MLB team retailers. Prices start at $160 USD. Seasonal release so expect initial sells plus future drops as hometowns own the October spotlight.