Summary
Nike is rumored to be re-releasing the Air More Uptempo Animal/White/Black in Summer 2027The silhouette features a white leather upper accented by leopard and snakeskin prints on the AIR letteringEarly reports indicate the retro features red accents inside the visible air units
Name: Nike Air More Uptempo “Animal”
Colorway: Animal/White/Black
SKU: DZ4838-100
MSRP: $135 USD
Release Date: November 16, 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike is rumored to be planning a retro return for the Air More Uptempo “Animal,” with early reports pointing toward a scheduled re-release in Summer 2027. Originally released in November 2022, the exotic interpretation of the heritage 1996 basketball shoe incorporates distinct safari-inspired textures across Wilson Smith’s iconic graffiti-lettered silhouette.
According to release reports from sneaker insiders, the upcoming retro is expected to retain its original design specifications. The construction pairs a clean white leather upper with a matching white midsole and outsole tooling. The centerpiece of the shoe remains its signature oversized “AIR” branding, which features contrasting leopard and snakeskin textures across the lettering panels. Underneath, visible full-length Air-sole cushioning units are accented with sharp red detailing within the windows.
The Nike Air More Uptempo “Animal” is reportedly scheduled to re-release in Summer 2027.
