The Nike Air Liquid Max "Radiant Blue" July Summer 2026

Nike is bringing the Air Liquid Max into Summer 2026 with the "Radiant Blue" colorway, a build that leans into the tree frog inspiration behind the silhouette through a combination of black mesh and aquatic stitching. Blue and purple thread run from the toe through the sides and around the heel in a pattern that feels more organic than structured, reinforcing the nature-driven concept without relying on heavy graphics or printed overlays.

Black handles most of the supporting details, covering the Swooshes, laces, tongue panels, and molded overlays to keep the upper grounded. Purple reappears on the insoles, and turquoise traction pods break up the dark outsole, introducing another layer of color at the base. Nike is listing the colorway officially as Black, Glow Blue, Gem Blue, and Black.

What continues to set the Air Liquid Max apart from the broader Air Max family is the sole construction. Rather than a single continuous Air unit, individual Air pods run from heel to toe with open gaps between each one. The exposed setup gives the shoe a raised, architectural profile that reads as something distinct from any traditional Air Max release.