Since their inception back in 1990, the Nike Air Max 90s have secured cult status, with their instantly recognisable bubble soles spotted on everyone from Beyoncé to LeBron James to Obama. The silhouette has also been the subject of constant re-inventions at the hands of Sacai, skate shop HUF, and Off-White’s Virgil Abloh.
The shoes’ latest iteration comes in the form of the Air Max 90 Premiums, fitted with its cult waffle sole, this time with the addition of stitched overlays and textured accents. Here, we’ve styled the grey fog colourway with three different looks that are sure to see you through summer, whatever the weather (though for the sake of wearability, and having been burned by the weather app one too many times, we’ve erred on the side of caution).
Cargo casual
For the first look, we’ve opted for a casual, summer-ready fit, styling the trainers with khaki utility shorts, a frayed-at-the-edges tartan shirt, and an orange baseball cap for an infusion of colour, tying the green of the cap graphic in with the checks in the shirt.
A utilitarian take
For the second fit, we’ve offset the fresh sneakers with rolled-at-the-hem stonewash denim jeans and a khaki utility jacket, for an eclectic mix of new and worn garments, granting the look some depth. The collar-up styling is key here, solidifying the ensemble's effortless feel.
A "summer" of grunge
This look is ideal for when British summer just isn’t summering right (AKA 90% of the time). We’ve opted for dark jeans, dressed down with an open tartan shirt and a beanie for deceptively cold post-work summer nights at the pub. Accessories-wise, the stacked rings echo the fit’s reigning grunge aesthetic.
"The thing I love about the 90 so much is how well it sits in my wardrobe. It's been a silhouette I’ve had for years, and it's seen me through too many style changes. For this styling, I'm going for a slightly more grunge, DIY vibe, torn check shirts and wide leg trousers, to oversized hoodies and big shorts. It can do no wrong." - Taylor
