Vast leaps and great bounds have been made in footwear technology since Nike debuted their waffle soles in the early 1970s, but even though they’re at the forefront of ultra-futuristic design — and constantly pushing the envelope of what’s “possible” — the Swoosh Brand never forgets their past, so they’ve added a piece of original waffle spirit to the Air Max 720. Featuring a grey, blue, and silver color palette, the shoe’s sleek upper keeps its normal one-piece construction but trades out its standard synthetic material for a classic mesh base. The tongue goes old-school too with exposed foam edges and a retro gradient logo print to match the similarly-styled heel tabs. Although its signature bulbous cushioning unit and outsole are left intact, the waffle sole is present in spirit, thanks to a cleverly-placed print on the insole. This compelling mix of old and new will hit Nike.com soon for $180 USD, so take a close-up look below and stay tuned to our Sneaker Release Dates page for further information as it’s available.
Nike Air Max 720
$180
Color: Celestine Blue/Racer Blue/Metallic Silver/Team Orange
Style Code: CK5033-400
