Sneaker NewsNike2026-07-11
“Dusty Cactus” Accents Cast A Glowing Effect On This Nike Air Max Plus
What to know
ClosetKept AI- Black base with Dusty Cactus accents on TPU frame, midfoot plate, tongue, Swooshes, and Air bubble.
- Creates glowing effect on shoe edges; rest of upper remains blacked out.
- Releasing Fall 2026 via Nike and select retailers for $185.
- Part of Nike's gradient colorway strategy for Air Max Plus model.
For the Nike Air Max Plus, making gradient colorways the model’s signature means there’s always room for distinct looks without the shoe ever feeling truly oversaturated, something few seem to mind despite the model being one of Nike’s most consistent presences over the last few years.
Next in line is a new black style featuring Dusty Cactus accents along the edges of the TPU frame, casting an eerie, almost glowing effect. The accent color makes further cameos on the midfoot plate, tongue, Swooshes, and Air bubble, while the rest of the shoe stays blacked out.
The Nike Air Max Plus “Black/Dusty Cactus” lands Fall 2026 via Nike and retailers for $185. See official images below if these might slot into your rotation.
