Nike Air DT Max 96 Low

Deion Sanders’ signature sneaker reached a new milestone in May 2026 with the first-ever low-top version of the Air DT Max 96. The original DT Max 96 had been a high-top with an iconic strap detail, and stripping the shoe down to a low created a more versatile silhouette while keeping the gold-accented Colorado Buffaloes colorway that spoke to Neon Deion’s current coaching chapter.

Removing the signature strap and dropping the collar height changed the shoe’s personality considerably, giving the DT Max 96 Low a more everyday wearability while retaining the model’s bold DNA. The Colorado gold and black color combination looked sharp in the revised form.

The Nike Air DT Max 96 Low retailed at $170 and released May 1, 2026 through Nike SNKRS and select footwear retailers.

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