According to the internet, the Nike Air Max 2000 was slowly sidelined by other popular silhouettes of the time, two of which include the Nike Air Max 90 and Air Max 95. Sadly, I wasn’t old enough to remember that era of sneakers, but had I been, you’d have caught me wearing the most under-the-radar Nikes possible (Air Fantaposite Max anyone).

If you’ve been copping trainers for the last decade, you might remember Nike retro-ing the Air Max Deluxe in 2018. The Air Max Deluxe did end up going heavily into sale, but this was due to a high price point, loud colourways and preference for the Air Max 98. That was my introduction to the model, the Deluxe now infused into the memories of gen z sneakerheads.

We reckon people who own the Nike Air Max Plus III, Air Max Dn and Air Max Plus Tn will get on board with this silhouette. Other sneakerheads who lived through that era might also find enjoyment in picking these up, casting back their minds to the days of dial up internet and retailer exclusives. Other niche footwear lovers, especially ones who keep an eye for the CDG collabs, would find a thrill in owning this “Triple Black” edition.

I think it’s a fun retro, am I super excited about the shoe? Not quite yet, but given the right colourway, I could see myself owning a pair. The Air Max 2000 will likely take some time to win over sneakerheads if it does so at all, but I think the Supreme x Nike Air Max 2000 will tell us all we need to know about how the silhouette will go on to live out its comeback years.

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