The Nike Air Max Plus may not boast the same popularity stateside that it does in the United Kingdom or Australia, but the silhouette has been trying to win over audiences across the globe with experimental styles over the last few years. Recently, Sean McDowell’s 1998 design has taken on a sustainability-focused ensemble under the “Terrascape” banner.
While not the first style under the earth-inspired series, the newly-surfaced pair replaces durable nylon with breathable mesh throughout its upper. Grid-patterned material still appears at the mid-foot – underneath palm tree-inspired plastic overlays – but the forefoot and heel areas boast a summer-friendlier makeup. Reinforcement at the tip of the toe opts for a canvas build instead of molded plastic, while the midsole takes on the biggest update from McDowell’s original Tuned Air proposition from 24 years ago: Crater Foam, which debuted on the Nike Space Hippie line, works in-tandem with Air Max units to deliver reliable cushioning. (The former material is made up of up-cycled left over manufacturing floor foams.) Underfoot, the off-white-covered Air Max Plus features Nike Grind across its tread, further amplifying the Terrascape offering’s eco-friendliness.
Enjoy official images of the eco-conscious proposition ahead, and anticipate a Nike SNKRS launch soon.
For more from under the “Swoosh” banner, check out the “Black” Air Force 1 Mid by Off-White.
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