From Canvas to Kicks: Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 ‘Speckle’ Collection

Slawn isn’t just an artist; he’s a phenomenon. Last year, the Lagos born muralist skyrocketed to the top of Artsy as their most sought after artist, racking up a jaw dropping 1,082% increase in inquiries. You're probably not even surprised if you’ve been keeping up with his meteoric rise.

Bursting onto the scene in 2021, Slawn has since collaborated with cultural icons like Skepta and Central Cee. His works are proudly owned by A$AP Rocky, Reece James, and Tremaine Emory. Slawn doesn’t stop at canvases; he’s graffitied cars, London buses, and planes, and he even turned rapper Rubi Rose into a walking masterpiece in 2023.

Now that the London based multi hyphenate has conquered the art world, what’s next? His next natural step is sneakers. Enter the upcoming Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 ‘Speckle’ collection.

The collection debuts in two colourways, ‘Black Speckle’ and ‘White Speckle,’ offering a fresh, minimalist take on the iconic Air Max 90 silhouette. Both pairs feature premium all leather construction, a step above standard AM90s.

Upon closer inspection, Slawn’s signature style becomes evident: graffiti inspired debossed patterns across the uppers, paint speckles on the toes, and reimagined Swooshes that appear hand drawn. The heel branding has also been overhauled, now sporting a face with elongated semicircular eyes; a distinct nod to Slawn’s artistic identity. Every detail of this collaboration reflects his creative vision.

While pricing is still under wraps, we expect these to cost around £160. The Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 ‘Speckle’ collection is about to land, and you’ll be able to snag a pair through Nike, the SNKRS app, and select stockists worldwide.