I usually keep a level head about new releases, but the second there’s pink in the mix my resolve tends to wobble. The Nike Air Max Dolce “Pearl Pink” (IR8665-600) is exactly that kind of shoe, so I’ll be upfront from the start: read my enthusiasm with a pinch of salt.
Croc leather where the mesh used to be
The first thing the photo gives away is the upper. It’s a soft, powdery pink leather with a crocodile texture pressed right through it, running from the wrinkled toe all the way back to the heel. The standard Air Max Dolce carries a big TPU cage across the forefoot; here that’s gone, replaced by this quiet, textured leather and a tonal Swoosh that’s embossed into the panel rather than stitched on top. There are no laces either. You simply step in, and the slightly puckered toe gives the whole thing an almost loafer-like shape.
Down at the back sits the Air Max bubble, except it’s finished in glossy black instead of left clear. That single choice shifts the mood completely. Rather than reading as a running shoe, the Dolce leans dressier, with the black sole grounding all that pale pink above it. It comes in women’s sizing.
Not for everyone, and that’s the appeal
This isn’t a shoe trying to please the whole room. The pearl pink is calm enough for everyday wear, but the combination of croc leather, the laceless build and that black sole unit makes it more particular than your average pink sneaker. I’d reach for it under a straight-leg trouser or a skirt long before a tracksuit. If a soft pink that still has an edge to it sounds like your thing, it’s worth a closer look; if you want something louder, this won’t scratch that itch.
The Dolce “Pearl Pink” is set to drop on 14 November 2026. On Solezilla.com we’re tracking a single active listing today: €179 at Overkill, in euros. That’s the lot for now — there’s no UK or US offer on this pair yet, so if you’re shopping in pounds or dollars you’ll want to factor in shipping and import before any euro figure tempts you. Thin availability like this is normal for a release that hasn’t properly landed; more shops usually turn up once it’s out, and that’s the moment to line them up side by side.
When that happens, you’ll be able to set it next to the rest of the Air Max Dolce range and the wider Nike catalogue and compare sizes and shops properly. The full Pearl Pink page will carry every price and size as the listings come in.
I’ll admit I’m not objective the moment there’s pink in a colourway, so take my soft spot for what it is. What’s your call — is this pastel croc Dolce a Grail, or are you leaving it on the shelf? Grail or Bail, I’m curious.