Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara announces his latest collaborative effort between fragment design and Nike on his Instagram, showcasing images of the newest Air Max 1 iteration entitled 'The Ten.' The model references a 2017 collection between Off-White and Nike.
The Ten sneakers boast a light gray hue predominantly and can be seen in a suede material for a soft finish at the upper. This sits on top of a black sole unit foundation, which also adds some tonal contrast as well. Additional details of the sneaker includes updates at the lacing system, which is ready for technical hiking purposes with a small Swoosh on the lateral side by the mid-panel. References to fragment design can be seen at the heel tab and tongue tab.
Collaborative Technical Shoes
Hiroshi Fujiwara Shows Off The Ten Version of the Air Max 1 by Nike
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