The Air Mowabb turns thirty years old this year, and to this day it remains one of the most beloved Nike ACG sneakers. Luckily for us, the Swoosh is getting ready to treat us to a retro release for the anniversary, starting with the classic “Rattan” look.
Nike’s ACG archives are filled with plenty of enticing vintage outdoor sneakers, but we always seem to arrive right back at the Air Mowabb. Based on the fan-favorite Air Huarache running shoe, reworked for the outdoors, the Nike ACG Air Mowabb first launched in 1991, making this year’s retro release the silhouette’s 30th anniversary. The design removes some of the Huarache’s running functionality, instead opting for outdoor-ready materials and panelling, from the leather outer layers of the upper to the neoprene inner bootie that keeps your feet warm and dry. The Mowabb also introduced a new sole unit to the design, providing a stable platform with plenty of grip to help navigate slipper situations. With Nike’s retro of the Mowabb on the horizon, information regarding the release has started to trickle out online, like some rumors saying that both the original “Rattan” (seen here in the 2015 pair) and the “Teal” colorways will both be available as early as August 2021.
NIKE ACG AIR MOWABB RETRO RELEASE INFORMATION
The return of Nike ACG’s classic Air Mowabb has not yet been officially announced for release, though they are expected to hit shelves sometime in the coming weeks. Rumored to launch in both the original blue & orange as well as teal & wheat color schemes, pairs will be available from select ACG retailers with a price tag likely in the $160+ range. Check out the images of the 2015 Air Mowabb below for a look at what to expect, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks for more Nike release news.
Nike ACG Air Mowabb “Rattan Birch”
Color: Birch/Bright Mandarin-Hyper Royal-Rattan
Style Code: DC9554-200
Release Date: September 3, 2021
Price: $160
UPDATE 7/31/21: Nike ACG’s retro release of the Air Mowabb has been pushed back a month, and is now slated to drop in September of 2021. Both the “Rattan Birch” and “Tropical Teal” original color schemes will be available on the initial release, with the “Gravity Purple” pair expected to join them shortly afterward.
