Nike Turns Football History Into the Air Max 90 "Korea Family Reunion"
The upcoming sneaker draws heavy inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary Mercurial Vapor 1 boots.
Name: Nike Air Max 90 “Korea Family Reunion”
Colorway: Black/White-Gold Leaf-Pear-Black Tea-Blue Jay
SKU: IR5903-010
MSRP: $150 USD
Release Date: May 21, 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike is placing the Air Max 90 in the global spotlight with a highly inventive new release. Foregoing a standard retro colorway, the upcoming Nike Air Max 90 “Korea Family Reunion” leans heavily into football history, directly reworking signature details from the legendary Nike Mercurial Vapor 1 boots worn by Cristiano Ronaldo during his early days at Sporting CP.
The pitch-ready inspiration is evident across the entirety of the retro runner. Mimicking the original boot’s construction, the Air Max 90 adopts a lightweight synthetic upper detailed with wavy overlays that perfectly capture an aggressive, early-2000s aesthetic. The color palette also stays incredibly true to the Mercurial story, blending dark tones with sharp orange accents to create a fast and dynamic feel.
Further separating this iteration from standard Air Max 90 releases, the design introduces orange piping around the mudguard and a modified heel shape that nods to the classic soccer cleat. Adding an unmistakable football-driven touch, the pair features a distinct fold-over tongue. To complete the thematic release, exclusive Korean branding is hidden beneath the tongue and stamped across the insoles.
The Nike Air Max 90 “Korea Family Reunion” is scheduled to launch on May 21, 2026, via Nike and select global retailers.
