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 sports apparel giant has just dropped its highly anticipated Nike Air Max 270 MLB City Connect Pack, featuring vibrant colorways inspired by each team's unique City Connect uniforms. This marks the first time MLB's alternate jersey designs have been translated into performance lifestyle sneakers.
Design That Stands Out
Each pair in the collection incorporates distinctive elements from its respective team's City Connect uniform series:
- Boston Red Sox edition features the yellow "Boston" script across the heel
- Chicago White Sox design includes the disruptive graffiti patterns
- Los Angeles Dodgers version uses the striking blue/pink combo from their "LA" alternates
- Miami Marlins model sports the neon vice colors and art deco details
"This collection represents our most authentic tie-in between footwear and baseball culture to date," said Nike Baseball Creative Director Jason Lukowski. "We wanted to create something that honors the city pride behind each team's identity."
The shoes maintain the Air Max 270's signature comfort features, including the largest 270 Air unit in Nike history and a lightweight textile upper. Special edition packaging includes team-specific logos and MLB authentication tags.
Where to Buy
The complete collection launched today on Nike.com
According to Nike's release schedule, more colorways will be available throughout the All-Star Break and postseason to commemorate the fed leaders and standout performers colorway adv as the season continues.