With a quarter of the season behind us, the 2025 MLB campaign is in full swing. While it's too early to predict the true contenders for the World Series or the recipients of end-of-season awards, one thing we can declare with certainty: Nike continues to reign as the preeminent innovator in baseball's fashion revolution with their new City Connect collections.
Today marks the release of the highly anticipated Nike Air Max 270 MLB City Connect Pack, a footwear collaboration that pays homage to five MLB teams through their distinctive City Connect uniforms.
A Celebration of Urban Baseball Culture
The collection features five colorways inspired by:
- Chicago White Sox ("Southside")
- Houston Astros ("Space City")
- Boston Red Sox ("Boston Marathon")
- San Francisco Giants ("Oaklandish")
- San Diego Padres ("Taco Truck")
"We wanted the sneaker to not just match the jersey but embody what each city's fans feel when they see their team," explained Nike designer Marcus Chang in the official press release.
The Air Max 270's bulky yet sleek profile lends itself perfectly to the bold color blocks and woven details that characterize the City Connect program. Tasteful yet unmistakable team branding appears on the tongue and insole of each model.
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The first drop sold out within hours on Nike's website, though select sizes remain available at in-stadium team stores. Additional team releases are slated for late season to coincide with their official City Connect debuts.