Nike infuses a little bit of football into Air Max with the Nike Air Max 90 “Tiempo”, one of the standout sneakers in its upcoming Mad 90 Pack. With the World Cup right around the corner, the release makes perfect sense. Taking inspiration from the classic silhouette, Nike filters the recognizable Air Max 90 through the styling of the Tiempo. The result offers the historic runner a whole new vibe while retaining the design cues fans know and love.
From the jump, the upper exudes that football aesthetic. The Tiempo influence shows up through quilted leather panels while the cracked texture gives it some edge and ages the shoe in a cool way. Nike tones down the toes with a cleaner leather overlay and the juxtaposition helps highlight the rest of the construction.
Green accents help tie everything together. A textured mudguard resembles a subtle homage to the field while pops of brighter green on the lining near the collar adds some personality. White is used on the Swoosh and outsole to balance out the color blocking and prevent it from feeling too heavy.
Nike will launch apparel to complement the sneaker, taking inspiration from the influence of the Air Max 90 in Shanghai and China as a whole.
The Nike Air Max 90 “Tiempo” will drop May 21, 2026 for $150. Check for pairs via Nike.com and select retailers.
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Color: Black/Voltage Green-White
Style Code: IU0523-010
Release Date: May 21, 2026
Price: $150








































































































































































































































