What official colorway was used on the Air Max 90 OG?

What official colorway was used on the Air Max 90 OG?

The OG colorways — ‘Laser Blue’ and ‘Radiant Red’ (later known as ‘Infrared’) for the guys, and ‘Eggplant’ for the ladies — helped set the tone for literally 30 years of collabs, colorways and creativity on the Air Max III, which became known as the Air Max 90 for its 10th birthday.

What color is Nike Infrared?

Radiant Red
But, with the coming update, there are some relatively undiscernible tweaks aside from the name: for example, the “Infrared” is actually “Radiant Red,” though likely due to its brighter exposure, the shade appears more reminiscent of older versions.

When did the Nike Air Max 90 come out?

It wasn’t until 2005 during Nike’s History of Air release that the OG Air Max 90 received a proper retro release, 15 years removed from its debut. A pair released in Australia in 2002, and 2003 saw exclusive Asia and Europe releases of the original 90, but it wasn’t until 2005 that it made its way to the States.

Is the Air Max 90 a good shoe?

The Hyperfuse Air Max 90 was a hit, and Nike later released other colorways of the Air Max 90 Hyperfuse, including the sought-after Independence Day pack. Hybrid sneakers are generally a terrible idea and amount to nothing more than a money play by a sneaker company trying to fuse together two classic kicks for a few extra dollars.

Who was the designer of the Nike Air Max?

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.

What’s the name of the Nike Air Max 3?

Using the OG-informed Air Max 3 moniker, the sneaker will also forgo the the well-known “Infrared” nickname for its original name, “Radiant Red.” These vintage-inspired details follow the recent re-releases of the “Eggplant,” “Concord,” and “Laser Blue” colorways.