Tinker Hatfield Inteview with Complex

Tinker Hatfield is undeniably a presence and talent who has turned the sneaker world upside down on numerous occasions, masterminding the Air Max 1 and countless Jordans. He recently sat down with Complex’s Joe La Puma for an in-depth interview which covers issues such as Nike’s demand for excellence, Tinker’s thoughts on Bape and some of his approaches to key designs over the years. View the interview over at Complex.

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Tinker Hatfield is undeniably a presence and talent who has turned the sneaker world upside down on numerous occasions, masterminding the Air Max 1 and countless Jordans. He recently sat down with Complex’s Joe La Puma for an in-depth interview which covers issues such as Nike’s demand for excellence, Tinker’s thoughts on Bape and some of his approaches to key designs over the years. View the interview over at Complex.

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