Yellow Strikes The Nike Zoom Spiridon “Deep Royal Blue”

Dropping May 8th.

Sneaker News April 30th, 2025 (updated)

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The Nike Zoom Spiridon seems to be experiencing déjà vu. When plans to bring back the running silhouette in 2016 were revealed, Nike fanatics were ecstatic, much ado was made about the OG coloways, the crowd went sorta mild, and most pairs eventually hit the sales racks. Those chain of events seem to be repeating itself today, benefiting the true fans of the Spiridon who are able to cop any pair for well under MSRP while the rest of the public seems to overlook one of the best shoes in Nike history.

Among a decade defined by bold, visible Air units and maximalist design, the Zoom Spiridon quietly emerged as one of the most refined silhouettes of its time. In the 1990s, sneaker clout was often measured by the size and visibility of an Air bubble; if it didn’t have a pronounced heel unit like the Air Max 95 or Air Max 97, it risked being overlooked. Yet the Spiridon carved out its own lane through sharp design language and performance-driven innovation. With a full-length Zoom Air setup, it delivers a level of underfoot comfort that rivals even the most advanced sneakers of today. Despite its technical prowess and cult appeal, the Spiridon remains criminally underrated—a true sleeper hit that resonates only with those deeply embedded in sneaker culture. It may never command mainstream attention, but for those who know, it’s a perennial classic.

With this new Deep Royal Blue returning, Nike checks another OG colorway box, although these aren’t entire consistent with the 1997 originals (the OG had yellow Swooshes). These are dropping May 8th, 2025 on SNKRS and select retailers for $160.