Air Max 98 | Sneaker Shop Talk

Tear away uppers are back on this Air Max 98

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 Brandon King

This Air Max 98 is the second version to feature tear-away uppers. It sports a white upper that features a print with tiny scissors as well a perforated pattern underneath the reflective pattern that envelops the shoe. Small tabs read “tear here” serve as the pathway to the multi-hued layer underneath. Below this upper sits a white midsole that houses the full-length Air Max unit, while a white rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. This Air Max 98’s release is imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Air Max 98CJ0634-101

This Women’s Air Max 98 is now available

July 27, 2019July 27, 2019 Brandon King

This Air Max ‘98 is for the ladies. Bearing a resemblance to 2016’s black “Supreme” Air Max 98, its upper sports black mesh overlaid by leather of the same hue. Breaking up the monochromatic is reflective piping that separates the mesh from the top of the leather overlay, with the same reflective quality found on a strip on the rear pull tab. This aforementioned upper sits atop a black midsole and black rubber outsole. This Air Max 98 is currently available at nike.com The sticker price is set at $160…

Nike Air Max 98 has an Easter feel

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 Brandon King

This recently-released women’s-only Air Max 98 feature spring colors for the spring season. The sneaker is outfitted with a pink mesh that is overlaid by gold leather and a white mudguard. Teal makes appearances as an accenting hue on a toebox overlay, upper eyelets, tongues, heel branding and rear pull tab. Below the upper is a white midsole that houses a teal, full length Air Max unit and a black rubber outsole with a streak of pink at the top and at the heel. This Air Max 98 is currently…

Another reflective Air Max ‘98 on the way from Nike

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 Brandon King

If you missed out on the reflective Air Max 98 earlier this season, fear not for you have another opportunity, as Nike wil be releasing another light-bouncing version of this sneaker. A sail upper is joined by black leather overlays on the mudguard. Black nubuck is also present at the topped eyelets and on the toebox. Above the aforementioned mudguards are reflective detailing. Rounding out the look of this shoe is a white midsole and black rubber outsole. This Air Max ‘98’s release is looming at nike.com and select retailers.…

Nike Air Max ‘98 “Chinese New Year” Official Images

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 Brandon King

The Air Max ‘98 will also be part of the sneaker lineup from Nike celebrating the Chinese New Year. There will be a men’s and a women’s version of this sneaker and the images shown are that of the women’s shoe. The women’s Air Max ‘98 features a multitude of colors and materials on its upper. The six materials is derived from features of the last 12 years of Nike Chinese New Year footwear. The women’s “Chinese New Year” is expected to have a January release at nike.com and select…

Air Max ‘98 ”Chinese New Year”

December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 Brandon King

In celebration of its 20th anniversary and to pay respect to its rabid Chinese fan base, Nike is Release this special edition of the Air Max ‘98. This Air Max ‘98 features Chinese artwork on its upper which is overlaid by rands of pony hair and snakeskin. Other touches include red patent leather detailing and teal accents. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a black outsole with an image of praying hands on the heel. The Nike Air Max ‘98 CNY to release at some point in February…