Nike's Soccer-Coded Air Max Is Too Luxe for the Field

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNike's Luxe Air Max 90 Does Its Best Tiempo ImpressionThe FIFA World Cup may be over, but Nike's soccer sneakers are still thriving. Enter the new black Air Max 90 dressed like a soccer cleat.The model looks luxe in its soccer uniform, admittedly. It appears with buttery quilted leather toe boxes, mimicking the style of classic soccer shoes (the Tiempo was said to be on the moodboard). However, towards the back, you'll notice the more traditional AM90 construction, albeit with better materials.Nike's Air Max 90 also keeps its signature platformed Air soles, finished in brown gum rubber, again leaning into that soccer-ish side.Between the grippy soles and quilted design, it's practically ready for the field. But let's be real: it looks too good for even an impromptu game with the guys.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Again, Nike continues to push pretty impressive mashup soccer sneakers post-World Cup. It recently revealed a new textured Air Max Joga Bonito, as well as a soccer-coded leather Air Max 95, which looks more futuristic than field-worthy.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.Now, it's blessing the streets with these nice-looking, soccer-style Air Max 90s, which are expected to drop on Nike's website during the colder seasons.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendNike Put a Fly Rain Jacket on Its Dunks (Again)Nike's Soft Suede Dunk Is as Real as It GetsNike’s Velvety Air Max Soccer Sneaker Crossover Is Muy BonitoNike’s Cinnamon Leather Forces Have a Sweet Sole Nike’s Recovery Runner Looks Damn Good in Tortoise BrownWhat To Read NextNike's Soccer-Coded Air Max Is Too Luxe for the FieldNike Put a Fly Rain Jacket on Its Dunks (Again)These adidas Mary Janes Are Bringing Chocolate to BarreThe Future of Cars Looks Surprisingly RetroNew Balance’s Cocoa-Flavored Dad Shoe Puts the Taste in TastefulA Techy ASICS Trainer Signs Up for Ballet Lessons