Almost entirely black, this Air Max III derives its character from its materials rather than its color. Nike combines denim, leather, and nubuck on the 1990 silhouette, featuring raw finishes that further accentuate the contrast between various surfaces.
Material Composition and Construction
Denim plays a central role in this release, complementing the black leather and nubuck overlays. Sewn reinforcements accentuate the panel construction of the Air Max III, while certain exposed edges enhance the textured look of the upper. This material diversity allows the pair to remain almost monochromatic without appearing uniform. The specific Black / Cool Grey / Infrared 23 colorway relies primarily on dark tones, punctuated by subtle lighter details.
Underfoot, the model features the signature Waffle outsole and visible Air unit. Here, the inclusion of denim provides essential novelty, adding greater dimension to the silhouette originally conceived by Tinker Hatfield in 1990.
From the combination of denim and raw edges to its near-monochromatic color palette: this Air Max III proves that a black silhouette has so much to communicate purely through its diverse materials.
