Gore-Tex Waterproofing Graces The Nike Air Max 90

Don't let harsh conditions knock these classics out of your rotation.

Matt Varga September 5, 2024

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Since at least 2022, the Nike Air Max 90 has stood proud among the Swoosh classics to receive waterproof treatments. At this stage, Gore-Tex is a fully expected portion of every Fall/Winter cycle out of Beaverton, and the AM90 is once again a central piece. Images have just surfaced of a “Racer Blue” Air Max 90 set to tip off in the coming weeks, sporting everybody’s favorite functional fabric.

It’s a smattering of cooler hues on tap to accompany the functional hardware here. “Cool Grey,” “Anthracite,” “Obsidian” and “Racer Blue” execute that side of the spectrum, contrasted by a pure white midsole and Swoosh in the margins. As with all Nike x Gore-Tex product, the materials company stamps their brand on this profile, cropping up on tongue and the rectangular cut-out towards the heel. Taken as a whole, this an easily-styled edition of the Air Max 90, primed to serve as an often-reached-for pair with the damp conditions of autumn & winter nearing closer.

This Gore-Tex Air Max 90 in “Racer Blue” lands this Fall/Winter, retailing at $160. Official images are included just ahead, as well as a “Where to Buy” sections that’ll be updated with pick-up links upon release.

$Nike Air Max 90 Gore Tex Cool Grey Anthracite Obsidian Pure Platinum Racer Blue Fd5810 003 5$

$Nike Air Max 90 Gore Tex Cool Grey Anthracite Obsidian Pure Platinum Racer Blue Fd5810 003 3$

$Nike Air Max 90 Gore Tex Cool Grey Anthracite Obsidian Pure Platinum Racer Blue Fd5810 003 4$

$Nike Air Max 90 Gore Tex Cool Grey Anthracite Obsidian Pure Platinum Racer Blue Fd5810 003 9$

$Nike Air Max 90 Gore Tex Cool Grey Anthracite Obsidian Pure Platinum Racer Blue Fd5810 003 7$

$Nike Air Max 90 Gore Tex Cool Grey Anthracite Obsidian Pure Platinum Racer Blue Fd5810 003 6$

$Nike Air Max 90 Gore Tex Cool Grey Anthracite Obsidian Pure Platinum Racer Blue Fd5810 003 8$

$Nike Air Max 90 Gore Tex Cool Grey Anthracite Obsidian Pure Platinum Racer Blue Fd5810 003 1$

$Nike Air Max 90 Gore Tex Cool Grey Anthracite Obsidian Pure Platinum Racer Blue Fd5810 003 2$

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WHERE TO BUY

Nike Air Max 90 Gore-Tex

SKU: FD5810-003

RETAIL PRICE: $160

RELEASE DATE: 2024

US 2024

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Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.