Nike Coats The Air Max DN8 In “University Red”

The evolution of Air continues.

Andrew Rizzo February 4, 2025

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The evolution of Nike Air is ready to take its next big step with the arrival of the Air Max DN8 in Spring 2025. Flaunted by Victor Wembanyama And CeeDee Lamb in Paris earlier this year, the model builds off the Air Max Dn with full-length Dynamic Air chambers and an even more futuristic design language. We’re expecting new colorways to surface steadily throughout 2025, the latest of which is this “University Red” option for women.

Eyes are first drawn to the wavy, Air Max 96-esque cutouts that appear on the sides, which connect the upper and midsole with a light to dark red gradient. The rest of the shoe’s synthetic upper opts for “University Red,” including the TPU portions that make up the toe cap and heel counter. The midsole comes painted in dark maroon, progressing the gradient executed up top, complete with eight Dynamic Air chambers that vary in PSI for a comfortable ride.

The Air Max DN8 retails for $190 and will officially debut via Nike SNKRS on February 6th, although this “University Red” women’s colorway doesn’t have a solid release date at the time of this writing. Know that this article as well as our Sneaker Release Dates hub will be kept current with any and all updates.

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Womens Nike Air Max DN8

SKU: HF5509-600

RETAIL PRICE: $190

RELEASE DATE: Mar 6, 2025

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.