Nike Clearance: Where and When Nike Goes on Sale

Updated May 24, 2026

Nike rarely discounts brand-new releases, but its clearance machine is huge once a colorway or model ages out. The key is knowing which channel cuts deepest.

The channels, ranked by savings

Nike.com Clearance + member promos: The Sale section plus periodic "extra 20% off clearance" member codes is the deepest online source.
Nike Factory Outlets: Last-season models at outlet pricing, sometimes with additional in-store clearance racks.
Partner retailers (DICK'S, Academy, Kohl's): Often clear Nike inventory faster than Nike itself, and stack store coupons.

Best times of year

End of season (Jan, July): Apparel and footwear clear as new lines launch.
Black Friday / Cyber Monday: Nike's biggest sitewide promos.
Post-launch dips: Popular models drop 30-50% about a year after release once the next version ships.

The colorway trick

The same shoe in a less popular color is often half the price of the hyped colorway — identical performance. Filter clearance by your size and grab whatever color is cheapest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the cheapest place to buy Nike?

Nike.com Clearance with member promos is the deepest online source, followed by Nike Factory Outlets and partner retailers like DICK’S, Academy and Kohl’s that often clear Nike inventory faster.

When does Nike go on sale?

End of season (January and July), Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and roughly a year after a model launches when the next version ships.

How do I get the lowest price on Nike shoes?

Pick a less popular colorway. The same shoe in an unpopular color is often half the price of the hyped version with identical performance.