Utilising A Patchwork Inspired Upper
Atmos has always been one to portray its collaborations in loud colours. From the Air Max ‘Animal Pack’, to the Elephant print Air Max 1, the brand has never shied from trying and experimenting with new colours, techniques, and inspirations.
Such is the case then, for Nike’s newest retro, the Air Max2 Light. Carrying all of its predecessors’ previous advancements, the 1994 special is practically a lighter version of the Air Max, but the defining factor that separates the two is the varying Air pressures pumped into the various compartments in the midsole. This was a time before Tuned Air even existed, assisting the user to give a more supple ride during runs. The midsole also features a progenitor of Zoom foam technology, called Tensile Air at the forefoot. For a shoe before the turn of the millennium, it was a very advanced silhouette for its time, and paved the way towards more models of the Air Max.
And now, the timing couldn’t be more perfect to retro the model back to life as the air capsules of the OGs start to crumble. The Atmos version contains a plethora of Nike logos across its upper, a homage to vintage Nike apparel, overlaid with transparent panels to make for a very bold and bright silhouette.
The Atmos X Air Max2 Light drops on the 5th of April, for an approximate retail price of RM 652. Would you add this to your collection?
