Japanese Designer Motoi Hatsuki Debuts His 3D-Printed Nike AirWorks Collaboration
PublishedQuick Facts
- Hatsuki’s unnamed 3D-printed AirWorks silhouette features the bones of an Air Max 1000, with a sleek one-piece, printed upper with a glowing neon yellow Air bubble at the heel
- A paisley-style looping design on the side panels that’s similar to the New Balance 1890, and a swooping lace and another Air bubble in the forefoot
- The Nike AirWorks shoes won’t be available at retail, with a small batch of each silhouette made for the designers’ friends and family
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In the spring, Nike brought eight designers from around the world to Beaverton, Oregon, for a four-day design workshop focused on reimagining a 3D-printed Air Max. With the Air Max 1000.2 in rapid-fire production with the help of Zellerfeld, the 3D-printed sneaker’s production speed is finally catching up to Nike’s design capabilities. Bringing fresh design ideas from around the globe, the Nike AirWorks program is the next step into a 3D-printed future.
An Early Air Max Day Preview
As we wait for a full look at the AirWorks collection for Air Max Day next March, one designer is already showing off his work. Japanese designer Motoi Hatsuki, one of the eight AirWorks designers who took a trip to the Nike campus this spring, debuted his 3D-printed Air Max silhouette on Instagram this week, bringing some familiar vibes to a slick, one-piece slip-on.
Hatsuki’s unnamed 3D-printed AirWorks silhouette features the bones of an Air Max 1000, with a sleek one-piece, printed upper with a glowing neon yellow Air bubble at the heel. Besides the basic shape, the rest of the shoe is Hatsuki’s own, with a paisley-style looping design on the side panels that’s similar to the New Balance 1890, and a swooping lace and another Air bubble in the forefoot.
Nike AirWorks Details
The Nike AirWorks shoes won’t be available at retail, with a small batch of each silhouette made for the designers’ friends and family. A complete look at all eight pairs is expected for Air Max Day 2027, but with Hatsuki starting the reveals now, we’re expecting a slow drip of previews for the next eight months. To keep up with all the latest Nike AirWorks news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
Images via Motoi Hatsuki
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