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Why We Love This Deal
Nike’s Back to School sale is officially live, offering up to half off select gear, and when you use the code DAYONE, you can also get an extra 25% off loads of already-marked-down products. Even if you’re not a student, there’s a ton of stacked deals on Nike sneakers that are worth a look, like the new-ish Air Max Phoenix shoes.
The $155 Nike Air Max Phoenix Shoes were already marked down to $107, but using code DAYONE at checkout brings the price down to $79. That price is just for the White/University Red/Gym Red/Black colorway, but it comes in five other colors, which are on sale for $88. After its 2025 release, it's been well-received, earning a cumulative 4.7-star rating after almost 50 votes.
Nike Air Max Phoenix Shoes, From $79 (was $155) at Nike
What Shoppers Should Know
- Original Release: July 2025
- Upper: Light, breathable pin-dot mesh construction
- Midsole: Nike React foam paired with a Max Air unit for cushioning
- Outsole: Injection rubber with a thin heel clip
- Construction: Standard lace-up closure
- Best For: Everyday wear, all-day standing or walking, casual outfits
The Phoenix is Nike’s update to the Air Max 270, keeping the same 270-degree Air unit while swapping in React foam for a softer (and more responsive) ride. The upper also trades the 270’s mesh panels for a lighter pin-dot weave, and the thinner heel clip shaves weight without giving up support. They’re a cleaner, more grown-up take on a shoe most people already recognize on site.
At $79, the Phoenix costs less than half the retail price of the original Air Max 270 with the same cushioning concept, but has newer foam, making it a more practical pick for anyone who likes the 270s but wants something a little more cleaned up and supportive.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
One shopper who uses these for both lifting and walking wrote, “They’re very comfortable and supportive.” Another reviewer bought these for work and said that the “cushion inside the shoes made me start jogging once again.”
The classic look is also easy to pair with a ton of different styles: “I like the look of the shoe. It’s simple and versatile.” A second shopper wrote, “The shoes did not take long to break in and are one of my favorite pairs now.”
If you want a pair of modern Nikes that draw from that classic Air Max lineage, the Air Max Phoenix Shoes are a great choice, especially since they’re basically half off right now.
