Nike Delivers a Reflective Air Max 90 "Black Gum"

A sleek iteration.

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Nike has unveiled the Air Max 90 in “Black Gum,” adding reflective details to the sleek iteration.

The upper is wrapped in full black and is crafted with a variety of canvas, leather and top-grain nubuck. Complementing hues of dark blue and grey can be found on the eyelets, Air Max heel logo and cracked leather panel swooshes, while additional branding make its way on to the Nike Air heel logo and special Nike Air Max tongue tag. The shoe rests on a black and bubble midsole and a Gum outsole, while 3M reflective detailing land on the laces, tongue tag and panel swooshes to make for a special iteration.

Check out the shoe above. The Nike Air Max 90 “Black Gum” is set to drop in the coming months via Nike and select retailers for a retail price of $130 USD.

In other footwear news, take a look at the New Balance 550 in “Olive Suede.”

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