Ever since the Air Max BW Gen II made one of Sneaker Freakers covers for Issue 17 late last year, we’ve been getting pummeled with enquiries. BW fans will either love it or hate it, as it is essentially an entirely new shoe which has lost the bulk and shed some weight due to a bunch of technical enhancements; such as welded uppers, natural motion soles, and of course the addition of Nike’s Torch.
Torch was originally designed for football (soccer) boots and is a lightweight, moisture-managing, supremely comfortable three-layer textile. The outer layer features a visually stunning, protective diamond pattern that holds its shape and won’t crease at stress points like traditional materials. The middle layer offers a lightweight structural element that stands up to a post-match cool-down or an active day around town. The inner layer provides moisture-managing breathability to keep the foot cool.
This release also follows the ‘Nike Considered’ design principle of it’s construction. Based on the idea of modularity, the Torch Air Max has been developed so that numerous mid-sole models from the Air Max family can easily be integrated into the production line, eliminating waste and inefficiency.
Also just in is this OG-esque Air Max 1 in a bright baby blue and grey felt and mesh upper with just the right amount of orange pop…CLASSIC!
