How to Style Nike Air Max 90s

After over 30 years in Nike's roster, the Air Max 90 is a silhouette every long-term Nike fan can say they've owned at least once. As the name suggests, this silhouette first popped onto the scene back in 1990 but under the "Air Max III" moniker. It wasn't until 2000 that the shoe was given the retro treatment and renamed what we know it as today.

Since then, the shoe has gained itself a legion of die-hard fans due to its extensive number of colourways and styling possibilities, with exciting releases such as last year's Nike Air Max 90 "Bacon" re-release, and the Air Max 90 Terrascape collection fuelling a new wave of Air Max 90 outfit pics across social media.

Given the shoe's legendary status, we thought we would put together a style guide simply chocked full of outfit inspiration from some of our favourite Air Max 90 outfits on Instagram. So before you go and cop your next pair, take a look at our choices below for some serious tips on how to style the Nike Air Max 90!

Up first on our list, we have an outfit courtesy of Instagram user @max.loewe! To showcase his pair of AM90 "Bacon," max has put together an autumnal and winter-focused fit with style simply at every layer. On the upper portion of the outfit, he wears a long light brown coloured wool coat, complete with bright orange hues on the zips, pockets and trims. Underneath this, he wears a simple dark layer, drawing focus to the focal points of the outfit.

On his legs, he wears a grey pair of baggy work pants, complete with a cuffed finish and a subtle frontal pleat. For socks, he wears a fresh white crew number featuring pink trims and details. This matches the pink laces, tongue and swoosh perfect of his AM90 "Bacon," bringing the whole look together in unison.

If your looking for Air Max 90 styling tips and want to recreate this outfit, we suggest going for a tonal outfit which pairs well with your sneaker of choice.

Our next fit comes courtesy of The Sole Supplier crew member, @jackaldrich. To pair with his Off White x Air Max 90 "Desert Ore," Jack has opted for a uniformed style fit made up of drab tones. On the upper layer, he simply wears a brown crewneck T-Shirt finished with a slim-fitted and relaxed nature.

On the legs, he sports a loose pair of jeans with a dark grey hue, making sure the jeans fall atop the shoe perfectly. He also doesn't hold back on the accessories, with rings, a pair of sunglasses and a unique fisherman-styled string bag all in accompaniment.

When it comes to styling the Air Max 90 or any other sneaker, you can't go with this outfit! Air Max 90s go great with a well fitting pair of jeans, and when styled with a classic plain t-shirt, you get the perfect every day outfit.

Third on the list, we have a unique winter outfit courtesy of user @eddiewinkicks. For this fit, Eddie pairs bright and contrasting tones with essential neutrals to create the perfect winter outfit. To top the outfit off, he wears a black Boston Red Socks cap with the team's signature "B" logo on the front. For his upper layer, he wears a Carhartt WIP Nimbus Pullover in a unique green hue layered with an oversized white tee underneath.

On the legs, he wears a pair of black cuffed sweatpants, complete with a slightly slim fit. All of this gives way to his pair of Nike Air Max 90 "Infrared" on the feet. This silhouette is nothing short of legendary and is Tinker Hatfield's original AM90 (or Air Max III) design. By pairing bright tones with classic neutrals, Eddie has managed to create a show-stopping winter outfit, one easy enough to replicate by most also.

The Air Max 90 is a shoe which often releases in inclusive sizing, giving female sneakerheads a chance to rock the hottest kicks. Next up, we have some Air Max 90 styling tips for all the ladies courtesy of Instagram content creator @juicegee. To showcase her AM90 Terrascape "Summit White," juicegee decides to opt for a cosy winter fit. On the upper layer, she wears a brown shearling jacket featuring contrasting beige trims on both the neck and cuffs.

This jacket is then backed up by a pair of loose-fitting brown joggers, complete with a large purple emblem on the left leg. Finally, for accessories, we see a multicoloured patchwork bag from NOAH, offering additional pops of colour.

Keeping warm and cosy, this is the perfect example of how to style the Air Max 90 for winter.

Finally on the list, we have another women's Air Max 90 outfit from sneaker content creator @daianaveron. For this outfit, Daiana pairs simple neutral layers together to show off her pair of AM90 "Hyper Royal" on the feet. On the upper portion of the outfit, she wears a no-frills but effective Nike quarter zip pullover, complete with the brand's iconic Swoosh logo on the chest.

On the lower half, she wears a pair of black slim-fitting jeans complete with a cuffed bottom. The cuff on the trouser paired with a white crew sock draws attention to the shoes, helping further accentuate what's on the feet.

For a more summery take on this sporty outfit, try swapping out the jeans for a pair of shorts. Whether you rock a pair of basketball shorts or bike shorts, the Air Max 90 is a shoe which looks banging with shorts!

Generally speaking, the AM90 will fit true to size, so it's best to just take your regular choice! If you'd like to read more about the sizing and what our product specialists think, be sure to check out our size guide right here for all the information you'll ever need!

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