Nike Air Max 90

A pillar of sneaker culture, the Nike Air Max 90 remains one of the most significant designs since the brand’s founding. And while its OG colorways are some of the most significant, the silhouette has paved its way with a number of both collaborations and noteworthy general releases in the past few decades.

Released in 1990 as its name would imply, the Air Max 90 effectively became Nike’s second flagship sneaker after the Air Max 1. It was designed by architect Tinker Hatfield whose initial imagining turned into the original “Infrared” colorway, a scheme considered to be the most popular and the most legendary. This color blocking then went on to be the blueprint for future releases, which have garnered their own dedicated followings.

In the years since its inception, the Air Max 90 has also appeared in a number of unique variations inclusive of FlyEase mods and ACG palettes. The Duck Camo colorway — which recently made its way back to the spotlight thanks to not one but three modern versions — quickly became an icon thanks to its association with Japanese retailer atmos, a now monumental imprint who later released the beloved “We Love Nike” pack as a noteworthy follow-up. UNDEFEATED, then, raised their strike logo flags atop the silhouette as well, with both motorsports inspirations and some futuristic modifications.

As part of the 2020 celebration of the model’s 30th anniversary, Nike provided it a total reconstruction that made it that much closer to the OG pairs. They slimmed the overall profile down by a large margin through tweaks to the panel scale, toe box height, and heel counter. After an initial Triple White release, the newly recrafted AM90 took a tour through its many iconic appearances.

In 2024, the AM90 will again be a tentpole for Nike’s retro offerings. However, the addition of the Air Max 90 LV8, Air Max 90 Futura and Air Max 90 Drift each present opportunities to get wild with the staple sillhouette, something already expressed plenty with those offshoots’ recent releases.

The Nike Air Max 90 currently retails for around $130 USD, but special editions will garner a premium price tag that can float around upwards of $180 USD. For the latest information, scroll down to read the articles below.

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Nike Air Max 90

The Nike Air Max 90 Sports Patriotic “Thunder Blue” Accents

For years, the Nike Air Max 90 and Air Max 95 were partners in crime, each some of the most accessible products in the Nike...

By Matt Varga May 19, 2025
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The Nike Air Max 90 Slips Into Leather On This Purple Women’s Colorway

The Nike Air Max 90 is revisiting its original color blocking with a fresh “Neutral Grey/White/Black/Purple” option for women. If you recall the rollout of...

By Andrew Rizzo May 14, 2025
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The Nike Air Max 90 Continues To Flow In “Matcha” Colors

Japanese matcha continues to be an oft-referenced color in sneakers as the naturally occurring shade seems to work perfectly with suede and leather materials. From...

By Sneaker News May 6, 2025
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UPS Drivers Might Want To Cop This Nike Air Max 90

We as a community are forever indebted to UPS workers, especially here in the states. They deliver our Ws and ship our aftermarket sales, and...

By Andrew Rizzo May 2, 2025
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Nike Adds A Mini-Swoosh To A Halloween-Ready Air Max 90

It only requires a subtle hit for the Air Max 90 to be reimagined in new ways. Already existing in nearly every colorway possible, the...

By Sneaker News May 1, 2025
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Earthy “Cave Stone” Floods This Leather Nike Air Max 90

The Nike Air Max 90 is continuing to surface in compelling styles for Summer 2025, now emerging in an earth-toned option featuring an all-leather upper....

By Andrew Rizzo April 27, 2025
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The Nike Air Max 90 Dresses In “USA” Colors

With Easter now in the rearview, we’re putting away the pastels and turning back to the red, white, and blue. Or at the very least,...

By Matt Varga April 22, 2025
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This Nike Air Max 90 Is Perfect For The Celtics’ NBA Finals Push

The Boston Celtics are out to become the first back-to-back NBA Champions since Golden State, and if their first playoff game was any indication, opponents...

By Andrew Rizzo April 22, 2025
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“Lightening” Strikes A Black And Yellow Nike Air Max 90

Nike’s energy around the 30th anniversary of the Air Max 95 has clearly paid off — the return of OG and OG-styled editions are easily...

By Matt Varga April 22, 2025
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