Where To Buy The Skepta x Nike Air Max Tailwind V “Chrome Blue”

Jovani Hernandez March 31, 2021

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Skepta may not be considered a global fashion icon like some of the people with whom he rubs elbows, but the British grime force deserves some credit for trends that’ve inundated social media feeds over the last six years. In 2017, NIKE, Inc. took notice of the Boy Better Know-frontman’s presence, inviting him to create a sneaker inspired by the original Nike Air Tuned Max. For their latest partnership, the Tottenham-native and Swoosh have dipped the Air Max Tailwind V in an eye-catching “Chrome Blue”.

Heading to retailers across Asia and Europe on April 2nd, the newest installment in the “Sk Air” series draws inspiration from the natural world. Driven by the idea of “creative rebirth,” the pair features a sublimated print depicting butterfly wings underneath the Tailwind V’s iconic molded overlays. The remainder of the shoe favors a roadman-approved “Black” aesthetic, but the structural divider towards the heel introduces a shimmering silver into the mix. Air Max cushioning underfoot forgoes any “Chrome Blue” flair, but the titular tone appears on the outsole. Lastly, subtle use of iridescence around the heel nods to Skepta’s thermographic cover art from the “Ignorance Is Bliss” album (2019).

Enjoy detailed images of the latest collaboration from @skeptagram ahead, and find pairs arriving to Nike SNKRS UK on April 2nd.

For more from NIKE, Inc., check out the newly-launched CDG PLAY x Converse Jack Purcell.

WHERE TO BUY

Mens Skepta x Nike Air Max Tailwind 5 "Bright Blue"

SKU: CQ8714-001

RETAIL PRICE: $190

RELEASE DATE: Apr 2, 2021

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Jovani Hernandez, Editor

Jovani Hernandez joined Sneaker News in December 2019. He’s covered breaking news about adidas Yeezy and interviewed Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky amongst his 5,800 posts. A sub-5-hour-marathoner, he now enjoys running sneakers the most, but fondly reminisces about Nike Basketball and Sportswear from 2007 to 2014.