Nike’s nods to Ken Griffey Jr. aren’t quite over just yet. Following both an Air Griffey Max 1 and a Vapormax Plus, the brand is adding an Nike Air Max 90 Women to the collection. But rather than draw from his play or his interests, this pair focuses its sights on the athlete’s style as it specifically pays homage to the famous backwards cap.
Nike Air Max 90 Cheap storytelling exists best in sneaker form, and their latest mission to re-tell the roots of the Swoosh has done an honorable job at turning back the clock and recounting the origins of the most famous logo in the athletic consumer goods industry. Dubbed the “First Use” pack for its text markings on the uppers, this collection juxtaposes the modern logo with the earlier sketches that were done by Carolyn Davidson, the graphic design student that was largely paid in Nike stock (she’s caking now). The Nike Air Max 90 Men inclusion opts for retro-skewed materials like suedes and nylons, with a softer plush interior lining also doing its part to capture a vintage shoe look.
On the medial side of the Nike Air Max 90 Sale is where the aged Swoosh is stitched on, and right above it is the “First Use June 18, 1971” stamp of approval. The brand’s early cursive logo is seen on the tongue label as well (that logo exists pre-Air), while the heel medallion gets swapped out for that same emblem.