Nike Is Dropping An “Infrared” Air Max 90 Look-alike

Not too far off on the color wheel, Nike’s latest women’s Air Max 90 “Aster Pink” might get confused for the model’s original “Infrared” colorway from a distance. While it’s obviously not comparable when it comes to aura, the shoe’s titular hue and ancillary treatments give off that familiar feel, just in time for Summer 2024.

The Air Max 90 itself wears a cast of different materials, but mainline pairs released after Nike re-crafted the silhouette at the end of 2019 generally wear a balanced mesh/suede/leather mix, especially when it comes to simple colorways. This pair doesn’t stray too far from tradition in that department, but features leather at the quarter (as opposed to suede) and what appears to be a tighter mesh fabric at the base. The color blocking keeps to the playbook with “Aster Pink” on the midsole wedge, heel, and all other familiar areas, while the rest of the shoe sports black and white/greyscale shades. Notably, the mesh transitions from off-white at the forefoot to true white around the collar and lining.

The women’s Nike Air Max 90 “Aster Pink” releases Summer 2024 for $130, but no firm date has been set at the time of this writing. Hit our Sneaker Release Dates page for updates as well as a full preview of all upcoming Air Max deliveries.

If you’re a fan of these materials but would prefer a different colorway, check out the Air Max 90 “Ice Blue”.

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