Quick Facts
- The Nike V5 RNR Jackie Robinson Day is a study in subtlety, covered in black leather and mesh with a patent leather toe and structural accents
- White hits are added on the laces, logos, and backing of the side panel Swoosh. An off-white sole blends the stark contrast, with a speckled black outsole looking like it just stepped off the basepath
- The Nike V5 RNR Jackie Robinson Day will be released on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, 2026
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Jackie Robinson made his debut in Major League Baseball 79 years ago next month, and on the April 15 anniversary, every player across Major League Baseball will wear 42 on their back to honor him. Nike is also getting in on the celebration, adding a new Jackie Robinson Day tribute to a pair of the retro runner V5 RNR.
The Nike V5 RNR Jackie Robinson Day is a study in subtlety, covered in black leather and mesh with a patent leather toe and structural accents. White hits are added on the laces, logos, and backing of the side panel Swoosh. An off-white sole blends the stark contrast, with a speckled black outsole looking like it just stepped off the basepath.
Jackie Robinson details are added on the tongue and heel, with a 42 embroidered in white on the tongue above a small Swoosh. On the heel tab, a Jackie logo sits inside a diamond with an even smaller Swoosh beneath it.
The Nike V5 RNR Jackie Robinson Day will be released on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15, 2026, through Nike and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $100. For all the latest Nike baseball news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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