The Nike Air Max 2090 envisions the future of the Air Max collection. Over the last 30 years, Nike has released this famous line with a number of iconic designs. With the 2090 edition, Nike dives into what it believes the future will hold for one of its longest-running sneakers — the Air Max 90. It begins by using color blocking, where the strongest, supportive materials are 100 percent opaque, and the lighter weight materials are all see-through. The sneakers use a larger air unit, improving airflow to the foot, while the waffle outsole offers unique grooves that will improve the flexibility not only of the sneaker but of the wearer’s ability to move.
These futuristic Air Max feature a sleek, seamless design that is highlighted by a number of small color touches throughout. Despite those new features, the 2090 holds onto the Air Max 90’s mudguard, cassette, and heel logo. The sneaker achieves a true embodiment of retrofuturism by assimilating elements from the past into a forward-thinking design. The Nike Air Max 2090 proves that one of the company’s most iconic sneakers is here to stay.