PRICE: $170 RELEASE: May 9, 2025 PURCHASE: Nike Sneaker culture thrives on stories, and few are as touching as the upcoming release of the Nike Air DT Max ’96 “Love Letter to Connie,” set to hit shelves on May 9, 2025. This vibrant, red-hot sneaker isn’t just a nod to style or performance—it’s a deeply personal homage from NFL legend and cultural icon Deion Sanders to his late mother, Connie Knight. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the timing of this release amplifies its emotional resonance, making it a must-have for sneakerheads, Sanders fans, and anyone who values the power of family. The Story Behind the Sneaker Deion Sanders, known as “Prime Time” for his electrifying presence on the football field and baseball diamond, has always been vocal about the guiding force in his life: his mother, Connie. She was the cornerstone of his journey, from his youth in Fort Myers, Florida, to his Hall of Fame career and current role as head coach of the Univers...
"Love is in the air" themed shoes are nothing new as Nike as indulged in them for many years. Sneakers are an artform, canvases that are able to convey the feelings of love through romantic colors and illustrations. The Air Force Rose makes use of one romantic color and minimal illustration to achieve just that.
Let's take a closer look at the Air Force 1 Rose. It's reminiscent of the "Have A Nike Day" collection released two years ago with some changes, primarily the rose illustration on the midsole. There are two concepts, white uppers with added green to the rose art work, and pink uppers with completely red roses. Both sneakers have the double Nike logos on their tongues and "Have A Nike Day" on the insoles.
The Nike Air Force 1 Rose is scheduled for release on February 25th.