Nike Teams Up with Olaolu Slawn for a Bold Air Max 90 Collaboration

Nike is keeping the energy high for the Air Max 90 with a groundbreaking collaboration featuring BritishNigerian artist Olaolu Slawn.

Known for his vibrant, graffitiinfused art and signature smiling motifs, Slawn now delivers his creative flair to the legendary AM90 silhouette.

A Masterpiece on Foot

Slawns take on the Air Max 90 is a bold reinterpretation of Tinker Hatfields classic design. The Black Speckle edition delivers a stealthy, allblack leather upper splattered with white paint, giving it a raw, expressive look reminiscent of an artists studio. Meanwhile, intricate stonelike carvings on the side panels, collar, and Swoosh add texture and depth, creating a premium, handcrafted feel.

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The sneakers wraparound leather mudguard replaces the traditional medial panel, enhancing the sleek and modern aesthetic. Adding to the elevated detailing, metallic silver eyelets and a semitranslucent rubber piece on the foxing offer an eyecatching contrast against the dark base.

Signature Slawn Touches

True to his art, Slawns signature caricaturelike face motif is subtly embossed on the heel tab, a nod to his distinct visual language. A debossed Nike tongue label keeps the branding clean and minimal, allowing the artistic elements to take center stage. And of course, the iconic visible Air unit remains intact, ensuring the legendary comfort the AM90 is known for.

Release Info

Fans eager to grab this unique pair can get their hands on the Air Max 90 x Slawn Black Speckle at an exclusive London popup on March 1, followed by a wider Nike SNKRS release on April 4. Expect a limited drop, so mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates!

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