Nike’s been digging into the vault over the last half-decade, reviving silhouettes that were forgotten to time or only appreciated by a cult following on what seemed like a monthly basis. The latest model to come back from the dead is the women’s Nike Air Max Craze, a model developed by Nike in the early 2000s and launched in 2001 as a cross-training silhouette for the ladies. Now, 24 years later, the archival silhouette is returning in one of its original colorways.
While the silhouette may look like a 1:1 retro of the original, Nike improved the internal construction in many ways for a better fit and feel. Across the upper, we see a neoprene base with a printed grid pattern and wavy linear lines. Akin to the Air Max Sunder, another archival Air Max sneaker from the 2000s, the model comes with a bootie construction and a zipper enclosure.
On the heel is where the most radical design feature sits as the silhouette itself is constructed as an open-back. However, an added TPU strap on the midfoot hosts the padded slingback that cups your heel and keeps you in place. Underfoot, the model has a white foam midsole featuring black details surrounding the Air units in the forefoot and heel paired with a black and citrus rubber outsole.
The Nike Air Max Craze Black Bright Citrus W will release on April 29, 2025, through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in women’s sizing, the retail price is $170. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
Nike Air Max Craze Black Bright Citrus (W)
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