With a quarter of the season behind us, the 2025 MLB campaign is in full swing. While it's still too early to determine the true contenders for the World Series championship and end-of-season awards, one thing is certain: Nike has once again proven why they are the undisputed leaders in baseball footwear innovation.
The brand has just dropped its highly anticipated Air Max 270 MLB City Connect Pack, featuring team-specific designs that pay homage to their corresponding City Connect jerseys.
"This collection represents the perfect fusion of performance technology and urban style," said Nike Baseball Footwear Designer Marcus Johnson. "Each design captures the unique energy of MLB cities while maintaining the comfort and responsiveness elite athletes demand."
A Tribute to Both Ballpark and Street
The Air Max 270 MLB collection includes models for all 30 teams, with design elements that mirror key features from each club's City Connect uniforms:
- Boston Red Sox - "The Potting Soil" deep green colorway with yellow drips representing Fenway Park's history
- Chicago White Sox - Southside-inspired black and white graffiti print
- Los Angeles Dodgers - Sunset palette blending to sky blue, with palm tree graphics
- Miami Marlins - Vibrant Miami Vice neon accents against a white base
Key Features:
The shoes maintain all the performance benefits of the standard 270 silhouette while adding baseball-specific touches:
- Elastic collar for improved out-of-the-box fit
- Chevron traction pattern optimized for artificial turf
- Medial-side perforations for breathability during summer games
- Team logos embroidered on heel and tongue
Availability and Pricing
The collection runs in sizes M 4-15, each retailing for $180 (USD). Two colorways are currently available exclusively on the Nike app for members, with the remaining 28 teams releasing weekly based on their remaining 2025 home schedules.
Internet sleuths have already spotted several April Rookie of the Year candidates wearing early prototypes during pre-game warmups, though new MLB endorsement rules require on-field wear to remain team-uniform compliant during live play. These lifestyle models position the Air Max technology for off-field comfort while maintaining athletic styling appropriate for post-game interviews and road trip travel.