Nike’s Retro Dad Shoe Is Hitting All-Time-Low Prices Right Now

Nike has no shortage of retro-inspired tech runners. But last year’s resurrection of the Air Max Moto+ 6 was nevertheless a welcomed addition to the catalog.

The original Air Max Moto line was created as an entry-level alternative to the Air Max lineup and could be purchased for less than $100. Today, the sixth-gen model from 2008 is considered the absolute peak of the series and a paragon of aggressive Y2K-era styling. The Moto+ lasted just two more generations after that.

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Visually faithful to the Moto+ 6, the Air Max Moto 2K has already been released in over a dozen different colorways — many of them discounted by as much as 38% right now on Nike’s website.

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Nike’s Asics dupe

Upon its revival, the Air Max Moto was nearly stitch-for-stitch identical to the ‘08 model. Its core design relies on open-mesh upper paneling with a complex pattern of flowing, usually metallic, overlays.

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For all intents and purposes, the Moto+ 6 was Nike’s version of Asics’s Gel-Cumulus runner, but with its own personal touches. The 2025 revival feels more like a retro dad shoe than a performance runner (although no one would stop you from using it as such).

Something’s missing

The midsole still sports a visible Air unit in the heel. However, what does change is the midsole construction. Aside from updating the Cushlon foam, there’s one key component of the Moto+ 6 that’s unaccounted for here.

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When Nike got a few generations into its Air Max Moto line, it began developing a new feature with the help of Apple. Many fans might remember the Nike+iPod system, which used a sensor buried in the footbed to transmit running data to an iPod nano. Considering the tech is obsolete in today’s era of wearables, Nike decided not to include this footbed pocket in the sneaker’s revival as a lifestyle sneaker.

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Retro pricing

Another thing that hasn’t remained the same is the price. While the original carried around a $90 price tag, the reissue clocks in at $135. But right now, you can nab several pairs for around their 2008 sticker price. 

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Among the colorways that are on sale, the biggest discount is found on the Anthracite-Wild Grape variant, which hits a remarkable $84 (38% off) — notably below its average price nearly two decades ago. 

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Both the Off White-Metallic Silver and White-Metallic Gold variants are also pretty affordable at $95 (29% off). Meanwhile, my personal favorite in Light British Tan is also 29% off. But the higher $145 price tag puts the sale price at $103.

Head over to Nike’s website now to explore the sale.

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