With a quarter of the season behind us, the 2025 MLB campaign is in full swing. While it's too early to identify the true World Series contenders or predict end-of-season award winners, one thing is certain at this juncture: Nike continues to dominate as the 21st century's foremost innovator of on-field jersey design and baseball fashion.
The Air Max 270 City Connect Collection
The newly released Nike Air Max 270 MLB City Connect Pack celebrates the unique identities of MLB franchises through special edition sneakers that pair with each team's distinctive City Connect uniforms. This collection marks Nike's latest triumph in bridging performance footwear with urban baseball culture.
Key Features:
- Colorways inspired by each team's City Connect jersey palette
- 270-degree Air unit for maximum cushioning
- Team-specific detailing on the tongue and heel
- Breathable mesh upper with durabuck overlays
For their fifth season as MLB's official uniform supplier, Nike has perfected the art of merging team heritage with local city culture. The Air Max 270 iterations follow the wildly popular MLB x Dunk releases from previous years, now optimized for all-day comfort rather than just dugout style.
Where to Buy
The complete collection is available now via Nike.com
Priced at $160 USD per pair, these sneakers are positioned as lifestyle companions to Nike's MLB City Connect jerseys ($140). Industry analysts predict certain colorways (particularly Boston's "B Strong" edition) will sell out within 72 hours.
"The Air Max 270 gives us the perfect canvas to translate baseball's most daring uniforms into footwear," said Nike Baseball VP Devin Arceneaux. "We're not just connecting with players, but with the neighborhoods that inspire our designs."