It’s not uncommon for Nike and its collaborators to take inspiration from previously successful color schemes and apply them to another sneaker. Just look at the countless examples of the Air Max 95 Neon (which was re-released earlier this year) being translated onto lifestyle and performance models. This year alone, Sergio Lozano’s design made its way to the Nike Book 1 and Zoom Superfly 10 Elite. Now, you can expect to see the color palette on the Air Max 90 next year.
The Neon theme has made plenty of appearances throughout Air Max history, and we wouldn’t be doing it justice without taking a trip down memory lane. In 2005, Nike tapped British artist Dave White and retailer size? for a pack of Neon-inspired Air Max sneakers, including the Air Max 95, Air Max 90, Air Max 1, and Air Stab. They’ve all gone down as some of the most coveted collaborative Air Max sneakers, but this new Air Max 90 might achieve honorable mention status.
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This AM90 uses a similar greyscale color palette with Neon accents, though there are a few distinct differences from Dave’s pair. First, the toe and tongue are rendered in grey as opposed to black, while the lacing setup and TPU eyestays are white and grey. The same neon-shaded Swoosh, Air Max, and Nike Air logos are placed in their respective locations. Below, the sole unit is coated in black with pops of neon in the visible Air unit, slightly different from Dave’s grey and black finish.
The Nike Air Max 90 Black Neon will release March 6, 2026, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $135. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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