Good news for the sneakerheads! Nike has a new iteration of the already favorites Nike Air Max 1’87.
Animals seem to be the center of inspiration for Nike’s creative studios. Following the release of a new edition of the Coconut Milk covered in stripes and reptile motifs, the Oregon-based brand with the Swoosh has redressed its Nike Air Max 1’87 with a combination of animal print.
Like a mix of predator and prey, the new sneakers They present an eclectic melting pot of prints that brings together the cow print on the sides of the sneakers, the tiger stripes that fill in the brand’s logo and the paisley print that decorates the heel counter.
The most daring side of the Air Max
As daring as the design seems—and let’s be honest, it is—no detail has been left to chance. In fact, the side panels are in full-grain leather, the lining is in black satin and velvet has been chosen for the laces. Obviously, the transparent air bubbles characteristic of Air Max —one of the best Nike tennis shoes— are still present and the squad of the sneakers they are embellished with the tiger motif.
So with a new design of the Nike Air Max 1’87the Swoosh dares to mix patterns and kicks off 2023 on a much wilder foot than usual.
Los Nike Air Max 1’87 will be available in nike.com and in the brand’s points of sale in a few months, with a price of 150 dollars.
Article originally published in GQ France.
