Nike works in collaboration with sportswear purveyor Foot Locker on a new iteration of the Air Max 95 sneakers to add to the ongoing 'City Pack.' The latest footwear option is designed to honor the city of Houston, with the highlighting detail found at the medial heel panel that reads "HOU." This verbiage is complete in a glossy black finish and follows the wavy construction of the sneaker model.
Notably, the uppers boast a gradient tonal design starting with white at the top and a slow transition into a gray to the bottom. There are some contrasting elements in fuchsia seen adorning Nike's signature Swoosh accent on the medial, the tongue, the insoles, and the Air unit at the midsoles.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Chunky Sneakers
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Where This Applies
- Sportswear
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- Footwear Retail
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