To be available for purchase on Boxing Day 2015, the Nike Air Huarache Ultra for Women are a playful contemporary take on the iconic 1991 model. The new women's silhouette is elegant and classic without compromising contemporary style and is a winning example of the expansive options seen for women's sneakers in recent years.
Unique characteristics of the new Nike Air Huarache Ultra are those taken from the next-generation Flywire, while the logo, bootie construction, dotted heel and heel stabilizer are all elements seen in the original 1991 Huarache model.
The Nike Air Huarache Ultra women's release is likely to please female sneakerheads, who often have to squeeze into men's versions given the pattern of male-only releases.
Exoskeleton-Like Women's Kicks
The Nike Air Huarache Ultra Have Been Released for Women
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