Since its first correct retro in 2012, the Nike Air Tailwind 79 has principally dressed up in neutrals with the occasional of-the-era blue, yellow, or pink aptitude. For its newest, the revolutionary runner, which debuted through the Honolulu Marathon in 1978, dons a shade association paying homage to the College of Michigan Wolverines.
Constructed with near-original supplies, the Air Tailwind 79 boasts a “Varsity Maize” mesh base. Overlays on the forefoot, lace guards and heel ship materials and shade distinction given their suede, “Midnight Navy” composition. Just like the Off White Nike Dunk from late final 12 months, profile Swooshes are overtaken by darkish blue and constructed from leather-based. Branding throughout the tongue and heel proffer a classic aesthetic, with the latter’s arriving embroidered. Beneath, midsoles and their accompanying waffle-style outsoles forgo the off-white scheme of the uncovered foam tongues, however partake in an equally easy yin-and-yang scheme.
Particulars of a Nike.com launch are nonetheless unknown, however pairs of this Air Max predecessor are prone to arrive quietly within the coming weeks. Till then, get pleasure from official photographs under and take a look at the Blazer Mid 77 with alternate snakeskin Swooshes whenever you’re carried out.
Nike Air Tailwind 79
$90
Colour: Varsity Maize/Midnight Navy/White
Fashion Code: 487754-702
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