As the first Air Max of a brand new decade, the Air Max 90 reflected the rapid but seismic shifts in the landscape that occurred between the release of the first and second Air Max models. Although the appetite for ‘extreme’ aesthetics was still just around the next corner, by 1990 tastes in sportswear had embraced comprehensively bolder looks.

The Air Max 90 responded by increasing the volume contained in the Air units, and the size of the visible Air window to go along with it. A busier look, featuring TPU ribbing, and paneled overlays took a more aggressive stance than its predecessor, as did a plethora of vivid colorways.

The new "Terrascape" edition is made from at least 20% recycled content and employs a new cupsole design highlighted by speckles made from Nike Grind—which is recycled waste (i.e., the scraps) from the footwear manufacturing process. The updated classed is finished off with a triple-stitched comfort collar and foam midsole.