Key facts
- The retail price for adult sizes is $115.00 USD.
- This product will release on April 1st, 2026.
Nike is releasing the Nike ACG Rufus "Desert Khaki" on April 1, 2026, bringing the mule back in a desert-toned palette with embroidered branding and brown trims.
Nike has confirmed the Nike ACG Rufus in the "Desert Khaki" makeup as part of the upcoming Summer 2026 lineup. Official product images show the slip-on built in a smooth khaki upper with a light embroidered Nike Swoosh framed by ornamental stitching across the vamp.
Style code IM4953-200 arrives in a "Desert Khaki / Soft Yellow / Cream II / Light British Tan / Light Khaki / University Red" color scheme, carries a $115 retail price, and is scheduled for April 1, 2026. Brown accents line the padded collar, appear again on the outsole traction pods, and continue onto the insole lining, while the footbed itself is stamped with an oval ACG patch logo. Nike has already confirmed the release through its official product listing and imagery, with the pair set to release soon via Nike.com and select Nike ACG retailers worldwide.
When is Nike ACG Rufus "Desert Khaki" releasing?
Nike ACG Rufus "Desert Khaki" is releasing during Summer 2026 on Nike.com and at select Nike ACG retailers. The official release date is April 1, 2026. That confirmed date places the launch inside Nike's Summer 2026 seasonal rollout. The April 1 launch lands at the front of the broader April to June 2026 release window tied to the Summer season. The official image set highlights the embroidered Swoosh, the brown trim details, and the ACG insole patch ahead of the release.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the release date?
- The Nike ACG Rufus "Desert Khaki" released on April 1, 2026 during Summer 2026.
- What is the retail price?
- The retail price is $115.00 USD.
Vlad Ciutacu is a writer based in The Hague, Netherlands. He has been working in the footwear industry for more than a decade, with hundreds of pairs in his collection. His favourite models are the Air Jordan 1 and the Nike SB Dunk Low Pro. Find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
