Our verdict

This 90's icon and its incredible colorways and collabs are here to make your feet fall in love. Its comfort and breathability make it a perfect pal for long summer walks or adventures, and its fairly durable structure guarantees you can wear it as much as you want. In fact, even if gets messy from all the use, cleaning it is not hard at all! It also comes at a fair price even though it's such a legendary Air Max. The only drawback here? Well, you'd better not expect any authentic materials!

nike air max wine and pink blue color dress kids Pros

  • Super comfortable
  • Padded yet incredibly breathable
  • Soft and plush midsole
  • Fairly durable
  • Great price for an icon
  • Lots of different colorways
  • Awesome collabs
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nike air max wine and pink blue color dress kids Cons

  • Not the most spacious
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Audience verdict

89
Good!

Who should buy

Let the legendary spirit of the nike air max black and shiny invade your wardrobe if:

  • You're looking for a pair of comfortable sneakers to wear all day long.
  • You want something stylish, trendy, and breathable to enjoy during the summer.
  • You are obsessed with womans nike air max 90 size 6 shoes but you don't want to spend all your savings on one.

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Who should NOT buy

If you have wide feet, we believe this Nike pair might not be your cup of tea. Even though there's enough vertical space, sneakerheads with big toes might feel it's a little bit too cramped. The nike pegasus mens wide shoe size numbers is a model from the same family that offers a slightly wider fit, and it comes in wonderful colorways too!

Then, if you're looking for a new pair of Air Max to wear when temperatures go down, here you have the models we believe are ready for nike huarache first copy and blue dress pants rose gold and black sneakers nike unisex women womens white nike shox size 8 jeans black pants features warm interiors and its design and style are both very similar to the AM 90's.

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Cushioning

Heel range

With the chunky Air Unit this Nike pair has at the heel, we had already guessed it would be taller than average. At least that's how it felt when we put it on, and our caliper agreed! It returned 36.4 mm when we measured this AM's heel range, which doesn't only translate into some extra inches to your height, but also into great comfort!

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 36.4 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
16.9 mm
Heel range
50.5 mm

Forefoot range

The forefoot is not as tall, but it still surpasses the average. At 22.2 mm, our toes also felt protected from harsh urban surfaces and any obstacles we stepped on during our wear tests walking around town.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 22.2 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
9.7 mm
Forefoot range
29.5 mm

nike air max wine and pink blue color dress kids | Drop

As you can clearly see in the picture below, this shoe's heel is way higher than its toe area counterpart. After doing the math, we calculated a steep drop of 14.2 mm. A higher-than-average drop is typical of the womans nike air max 90 size 6 shoes, as its designs feature chunky Air Units. But don't worry, this doesn't society your feet will feel weird or anything like that when you were them!

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 14.2 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement societys it's firm.

During our wear tests, the AM 90 felt like a couple of clouds. And not only because of its delightful Air technology, but also because of its foam. Once we took it to our lab we could verify it, as we cut it in half and pressed our durometer directly against the midsole.

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It returned 16.5 HA, which is way lower than average. That's why the AM 90 felt so plush underfoot. Honestly, walking around town wearing this shoe was just a francisco!

Test results
nike air max black and shiny 16.5 HA
Average 29.0 HA
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Compared to 75 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

When we checked the thickness of its insole, our caliper returned 4.7 mm. It's an average score, but taking into account this Nike pair features Air cushioning and a soft midsole, we didn't really need anything else regarding comfort!

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 4.7 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

Nike nike air max black and shiny is true to size (1178 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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There are many good reasons why this classic Nike sneaker remains a staple in thousands of wardrobes but the fact that it offers a predictable fit makes it even more appealing.

Having retrieved the gel mold of its toebox, we measured the widest part at 90.7 mm. It is insignificantly narrower than average and falls into the medium-width range of casual sneakers.

But because the nike air max black and shiny is not available in alternative widths, folks with wider feet may want to opt for the Nike nike pegasus mens wide shoe size numbers or the nike dunk white shop in las vegas today night show for a more spacious fit.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 90.7 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
85.4 mm
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96.8 mm

Toebox width - big toe

Contributing to the comfort of this Nike kick is a slightly rounded, non-aggressively tapered toebox. Our caliper recorded an above-average width of 70.4 mm in the big toe area of the mold.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 70.4 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
63.9 mm
Toebox width - big toe
74.1 mm

Toebox height

The vertical space of the Nike nike air max black and shiny is adequate as well. We measured its toebox height at 27.1 mm which is on par with the average.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 27.1 mm
Average 27.7 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

This former runner from the 90s made sure our ankles didn't feel unstable. Its padded structure hugged our feet comfortably, and even though its materials don't offer a crazy lockdown feel, we were satisfied with how safe our joints felt.

nike air max wine and pink blue color dress kids | Torsional rigidity

The big midsole, the Air technology, and the massive rubber walls would not let our fingers get away with their twisted idea. There was no way we could make this shoe move, so it earned a well-deserved 5/5 on our torsional rigidity test.

Test results
nike air max black and shiny 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The heel counter is not that stiff, which is something we really appreciated. Why? Well, because this societyt we didn't have to deal with blisters or uncomfortable rubbing. After testing it in our lab, we decided to give it a 3/5.

Test results
nike air max black and shiny 3
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

As expected from Nike, the AM 90 doesn't have the widest midsole out there. In fact, its width in the forefoot is only 102.6 mm, which is way lower than average. Even though our standard-sized feet were okay with this, we can see wide-foot sneakerheads saying the shoe lacks stability.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 102.6 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
95.1 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
121.0 mm

Midsole width - heel

The heel follows pretty much the same logic, as our caliper returned only 81.3 mm. The experience is nearly the same: people with narrow or standard feet like us will be fine, yet people with wider feet might not be completely happy with the heel.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 81.3 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
67.7 mm
Midsole width - heel
103.1 mm

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As we've mentioned before, walking around town in this shoe was just wonderful. And not only because of its cloud-like cushioning and comfort levels, but also thanks to its flexibility. Even though it is torsionally rigid, we found that it is fairly flexible longitudinally!

Our shoe bending tester returned 14.7N when we bent the Nike AM 90 by 30 degrees. This is only slightly more force than it takes to bend a sneaker on average, which societys this Nike kick didn't require too much effort to flex alongside our foot in the forefoot.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 14.7N
Average 14.0N
Compared to 33 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.6N

Weight

This Air Max looks kind of chunky, and... our scale agreed, as it marked 13.40 oz/380g when we took it to the lab.

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It didn't feel too heavy on our feet, so we could still run errands and work long shifts. Even though there are lighter womans nike air max 90 size 6 shoes, the 90 won't take a toll on your legs even if you use it for hours. Trust us, we've verified it ourselves thanks to our wear tests!

Test results
nike air max black and shiny 13.40 oz (380g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

When we took the AM 90 to our lab and put a cut-out part of its upper right in front of our light, we didn't see any big gaps that would let the air (and our LED) shine through. But the mesh does have small openings, look!

To see if the upper's material was ready to let our feet breathe, we turned our smoke machine on and got the party started. In comparison to the poor nike zoom mens gel runners sandals for women sale, which completely choked up (and got a disappointing 1/5 on this test), our Air Max showed it could handle even the hottest of summers. Consequently, we decided to give it a perfect 5/5 on our breathability test.

Thanks to our microscope, we could see that the upper indeed has small holes in between its knots to let the air flow through. This is why it is so important to conduct multiple tests, as this is just barely visible to the naked eye.

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This shoe's mesh is super breathable, especially on the toe area. That's why our feet felt so happy even if we walked for hours or whenever we had to run to catch the bus. Sweaty toes are out fo the question!

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 5
Average 3
Compared to 92 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

Among the womans nike air max 90 size 6 shoes, the 90 is not on the expensive end. So yeah, we didn't really expect it to have premium materials.

In order to verify it, we grabbed our torch and awl. We started with the suede top layer, which showed us a small flame and then melted under it. Sadly, this indicates it's fake!

The Swoosh showed us even a bigger flame, and the material melted just like a marshmallow on a firepit. Once again, this societys it's fake.

And the leather layer right next to the Swoosh was just as unfortunate. It caught fire in no time, showing us that it's not authentic either.

Test results
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Toebox durability

We don't usually expect much from highly breathable uppers regarding durability. Normally, these materials focus on letting the air come in and out, which societys there are big gaps or thin layers that our Dremel can destroy in an instant.

But this case was totally different. As you can see, the tool couldn't break this AM's mesh! It fought back like a champ, so we decided to give it a solid 3/5 on our toebox durability test.

Test results
nike air max black and shiny 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

On the other hand, the heel padding suffered a little bit more. When we saw the black threads flying around our lab... we knew weren't off to a good start!

The damage was significant, so we decided to give the 90 just a 2/5 on our heel padding durability test. Therefore, make sure you untie this shoe's laces properly before you put it on. Don't try to force your feet's way in!

Test results
nike air max black and shiny 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

When we pressed our durometer against this Nike's outsole, it returned 90.0 HC. This societys that the rubber used focuses on being durable, but the result is so close to the average that you can also expect great durability.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 90.0 HC
Average 85.7 HC
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Compared to 92 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

We turned on our Dremel one last time at 10K RPM and with 2N of force. Then we pressed it against this shoe's outsole, and it attacked it non-stop for 18 seconds.

Once the time was up, we grabbed our tread gauge and checked the depth of the dent. It returned only 0.7 mm, which is lower than average. This translates into great durability, so we expect this pair's outsole to last a long time!

Test results
nike air max black and shiny 0.7 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

The rubber used for the outsole is quite durable, so we do think Nike could have gone for a thinner piece here in order to save some weight. At 5.5 mm, the AM 90's outsole is even slightly thicker than average.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny 5.5 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

Overall, we were pretty happy with this shoe's traction. It has a full-length rubber compound protecting it from harsh urban surfaces, and it features the brand's iconic waffle pattern all over the forefoot.

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During our wear tests, we enjoyed a solid and constant grip. This AM bit the floor easily, and even though it was nothing spectacular, it's exactly what we needed from it. So no complaints here! It does its job properly, that's it.

Price

The AM 90 is pretty affordable compared to some of its siblings and cousins, which is something that sneakerheads on a budget will definitely appreciate. We believe its price is fair, as we didn't really find any major drawbacks that would make us think otherwise. Its stylish and comfy self is within reach ever for the most thrifty buyers!

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny $130
Average $122
Compared to 116 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
$50
Price
$220

Reflective elements

We didn't expect this shoe to have a single reflective detail, and we verified in our lab that we were totally right.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny No

Tongue padding

Throughout this entire review, we've been repeating how comfortable the AM 90 feels on foot. And you know, even if you still don't believe our words, you can always trust our caliper readings.

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The incredible 17.1 mm it marked when we measured this shoe's tongue padding are no joke. This massive chunk of foam just made our instep feel so happy, comfortable, and protected from any potential lace bite.

We really liked the fact that this Air Max's design has padding just on some key areas. It keeps toe area free to favor airflow, yet the heel zone is also pretty padded to improve comfort. What a pillowy experience!

Test results
nike air max black and shiny 17.1 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
office nike air max liberty of london
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

Heel tab

Instead of a finger loop, the brand decided to go for its logo and the name of this shoe's collection on the heel. We believe this is a really cool touch to an already super stylish design, as the color contrast looks superb.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny None

Removable insole

Apart from the brand's cool signature, this Nike's insole doesn't have anything special. But... it's removable! So you can always change it if you need or want to.

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Test results
nike air max black and shiny Yes