“Bright Cactus” Animates The Nike Air Max Plus

A tonal "Cactus" treatment adheres to the 1998 design.

Jared Ebanks April 29th, 2025 (updated)

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The Nike Air Max Plus is one of the Beaverton brand’s most relied-upon Air Max solutions. Backed by a consistent stream of compelling compositions, the iconic Sean McDowell design is set to introduce a “Dusty Cactus” take in 2024.

Met with both bright and dusty versions of Nike’s “Cactus” hue, the tonal installment employs the model’s tried-and-true gradient as the bright turquoise hue transitions from the crisp white laces and tongue to the jet-black glossy mudguard. The latter’s passage of shades continues unto the various TPU overlays, with the bottom-most portion of the mesh upper cast in a pitch-dark finish. Complementing the upper’s seldom white accents in tandem with a blank midsole, a titular neon hue graces the profile swooshes, tongue tabs, tread, insoles and the bulbous TN logos that ascertain the heel.

The Nike Air Max Plus “Dusty Cactus” hasn’t received an official release date yet, so in the meantime check out the pair’s official imagery ahead.

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