The Nike Air Classic BW "Persian Violet" Is Back With a Twist

A new take on a familiar design.

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The Nike Air Classic BW makes a return in a revised ”Persian Violet” colorway for the Spring/Summer 2016 season. Along with the updated construction that leaves the sneaker both more lightweight and breathable, the conventional black portion of the design is replaced with a solid white color treatment along the bottom half of mesh upper, which extends all the way down to the Air Max sole unit. Finished off with a familiar Persian Violet upper half, the latest Nike Air Max Classic BW is available for purchase at select NSW accounts now.

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