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Classics Revisited: Nike Air Challenge Huarache (1992)

Classics Revisited: Nike Air Challenge Huarache (1992)

Nike Air Challenge Huarache 1992

NIKE TENNIS WEEK

We started Classics Revisited: Nike Tennis week with a look at two signature models made for Nike’s most iconic brand reps of the 80’s and 90’s. Today, our focus is a bit more on Nike technology and innovation as we examine a pivotal landmark in the Nike Tennis/Training lineage – namely the creation of the Nike Air Challenge Huarache. Huarache itself was a delicate endeavor as it introduced several concepts into a singular design, like the partial removal of the upper and the use of an inner bootie; the Running and Basketball models were successful simply because of fit and comfort, and so Nike brought over the signature Huarache style to Agassi’s line of Nike Tennis by creating the Air Challenge Huarache.

The overall design, in retrospect, might be one of the greatest ‘hybrid’ designs ever. Tennis shoes alone are like a mix of Running, Basketball, and Training all into one, so the sneaker had to look the part of all three; it adds the comfort and fit of a running shoe, the mid-cut stance of a Trainer, and a sleek and sporty presence of a basketball shoe (it truly resembles the Air Jordan VII). Throw in the wild graphics on the heel and the speckled granite detailing at the midfoot groove and you’ve got a sneaker that, quite honestly, was a mid-foot strap short of being one of the greatest Trainers of all time.

Nike Air Challenge Huarache
1992

Nike Air Challenge Huarache White Black Bright Golden Rod 140292 100

White/Black-Bright Golden Rod
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Nike Air Challenge Huarache White Bright Spruce Black 140292 130

White/Bright Spruce-Black
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Nike Air Challenge Huarache White Lapis Veridian 140292 141

White/Lapis-Veridian
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Nike Air Challenge Huarache White True Royal Neutral Grey 140292 140

White/True Royal-Neutral Grey
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Nike Air Challenge Huarache White Medium Violet Bright Magenta 141007 150

White/Medium Violet-Bright Magenta (WMNS)
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Nike Air Challenge Huarache Bordeaux

Photos: sneakerpedia/sneakerfreaker

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