Every year the lead up to Air Max Day bestows us with more than a few wishlist-worthy releases centered around the iconic sneaker, but the biggest thing to come out of the Nike event is still the unveiling of entirely new silhouettes. Last year legendary streetwear designer Hiroshi Fujiwara did exactly that with the Nike Air Max LD-Zero, and while we’ve never been particularly fond of the shoe’s design, this “Peal Pink” colourway might be enough to finally change our minds.
Drawing inspiration from the Internationalist-esque LD-1000 silhouette, the sneaker’s minimalist mesh / leather upper might not be anything to write home about on its own, but the lower half is where things start to get interesting. While most Air Max models show off the signature air technology through a small window on the heel, these kicks take things to a whole new level by making the entire midsole translucent, resulting in a futuristic look that — when paired with the retro-inspired design of the upper — makes for a pretty unique aesthetic. The overall look is a little too sporty for our tastes, but the pastel pink shade that covers this iteration manages to bring it back to the streetwear side of things.
The Nike Air Max LD-Zero is available right now, and can be bought online at select Nike stockists such as asphaltgold…a fitting retailer, considering that these kicks come with whopping €179 price tag. This silhouette certainly isn’t going to replace the Air Max 1 or 90 in our sneaker rotations anytime soon, but if you’re looking to switch up your Air Max game, these shoes might be what you’re looking for.
Nike Air Max LD-Zero “Pearl Pink”, €179, available now at asphaltgold.com
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