Nike's Air Max 90 slides make a return in time for the rising temperatures in a colorway that cannot be missed. The Chile Red tonal palette invites bright red accents throughout the stark sandal model. This addition joins the brand's celebratory pack honoring the Air Max 90's 30th anniversary.
The sandals celebrate the aforementioned sneaker model and can be seen referencing the model at the heel's cushioning unit and the foam around it. The iconic bubble and red foam is accurately transferred onto the summer footwear model The strap is detailed to recall the shoe as well with the black mudguard-like overlay, white embroidered Swoosh branding, rubberized tongue badges, and the red plastic window. The strap features a plush lining before the model is rounded out with the Air Max unit and soft foam footbed.
Striking Red-Accented Sandals
Nike's Air Max 90 Slides Arrive in a Vibrant Chile Red Colorway
Trend Themes
1. Vibrant Colorway Slides - Opportunity for creating eye-catching and unique sandals in bold color palettes.
2. Celebratory Pack Footwear - Potential for designing special edition footwear that pays homage to iconic models and anniversaries.
3. Accurate Model Referencing - Innovation opportunity to accurately replicate design elements from popular sneaker models onto sandals or other footwear.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Manufacturing - Opportunity for footwear manufacturers to create and market sliders with vibrant colorways and references to popular sneaker models.
2. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation potential by including celebratory or special edition packs in retail product offerings, appealing to sneaker enthusiasts and collectors.
3. Athletic Footwear - Potential for athletic footwear brands to incorporate design elements from iconic models onto their sandals, providing a unique style option for athletes and active individuals.