Nike and Zellerfeld Unveil the 3D-Printed AIRMAX 1000.2 in "Black/Hyper Crimson"
Continuing their rapid rollout of futuristic footwear, the collaborative duo reimagines the iconic 1987 Air Max 1 with cutting-edge 3D technology and a stealthy new colorway.
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Nike and 3D-printing pioneer Zellerfeld are continuing their revolutionary footwear project with the release of the AIRMAX 1000.2 in “Black/Hyper Crimson”
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Marking the third printed launch in just three months, this model pushes the boundaries of software, material innovation, and computational geometry
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The silhouette reimagines the classic 1987 Air Max 1 as a fully 3D-printed, laceless slip-on, featuring a sleek black base with vibrant crimson accents
Nike and Zellerfeld are keeping their foot firmly on the gas. Building off the incredible momentum of their fully 3D-printed footwear franchise, the innovative duo has officially announced the AIRMAX 1000.2 in a striking “Black/Hyper Crimson” colorway. Arriving as the third printed launch in a span of just three months, this highly anticipated drop represents the next major evolutionary step in one of Nike’s most future-facing projects to date.
The AIRMAX 1000.2 is a masterclass in blending heritage design with radical modern production. Reimagining the spirit of the original 1987 Air Max 1, the silhouette abandons traditional manufacturing in favor of a fully 3D-printed construction. The shoe’s sculptural form, wavy upper pattern, and textured tooling pay direct homage to the classic Air Max mudguard, while its laceless, slip-on build and soft, responsive feel push the boundaries of modern sneaker utility.
Aesthetically, the “Black/Hyper Crimson” colorway sharpens the model’s futuristic edge. The design features a stealthy black base sharply contrasted by vivid Hyper Crimson accents. This careful color blocking highlights the shoe’s complex, layered computational geometry and unmistakable Air Max DNA, ensuring the printed texture stands out on foot.
This release is part of a much larger, multi-year vision between Nike and Zellerfeld to completely redefine the possibilities of footwear. This shared vision has also birthed Nike’s inaugural “Air Works” initiative, a groundbreaking program that invites emerging designers from around the world to co-create fresh expressions of the Air Max lineage utilizing Zellerfeld’s cutting-edge platform.
For fans looking to secure a piece of sneaker history, the rollout is happening fast. The Zellerfeld x Nike Airmax 1000.2 “Black/Hyper Crimson” will be released via an expanded global raffle starting on May 25, 2026, exclusively through Zellerfeld for $179 USD. The draw will officially close on May 28, with lucky winners notified shortly after.
