Nike Tn, the rebirth of the Air Max Plus
As a sneaker addict, and perhaps a fan of the brand with the comma, you know that the dynasty of the famous bubble sneakers of Nike started in 1987 with the classic Air Max 1. As we remind on Kikikickz every time the opportunity arises, this last one was immediately perceived as a revolutionary running shoe, at the time when the American equipment manufacturer needed it the most, and much more. The Parisienne, as it remains commonly known in reference to its roots, has allowed Tinker Hatfield, its creator, to realize with brilliance the first step of a project to give more space and visibility to the Nike Air technology. A project to which the designer Sean McDowell has amply contributed in 1998 by designing the Air Max Plus, aka Tn.
How did Nike open the Air Max Plus era after the Tn?
Like most of the retro models in the collection Air Max collection available on Kikikickz, the Nike Tn was initially designed for running. It is therefore a pair of running shoes in its own right. It could also have known a golden destiny at the feet of runners that its impressive lightness for the time had not failed to appeal. Its cushioning, also, provided by Tuned Air technologytechnology, whose logo is proudly displayed on the heel and outsole of each sneaker in this selection.
In more detail, the aesthetics of the model designed by Sean McDowell in 1998 is inspired by palm leavesone of the symbols of the exotic flora that characterizes so well Florida. The TPU ripples superimposed on the upper, usually in mesh, of the shoe represent the striations.
Nike Tn: a bold design for the hardened sneaker addicts.
It is however in the street that the Air Max Plus and its Tuned Air system have imposed themselves.
Its slightly aggressive design, especially in its blue OG color nicknamed "Shark", has established itself in France as one of the essential components of the dress code of young people, and more precisely those living in the suburbs. That's why the Tn remains in the eyes of some a shoe of scum. This is much less the case today, even if we must recognize that the Air Max of Sean McDowell is still one of the sneakers of reference in the French cities. But that's no problem. Without drawing a line on its past that it fully assumes, the firm of Beaverton is currently trying to restore the reputation of the Air Max Plus. How? By reissuing OG colors and multiplying new versions, sometimes resulting from collaborations with influential players such as Supreme.
For men and women, regardless of age or style, the Air Max Plus aka Tn is making a great comeback, especially with the limited editions that we propose you to find on Kikikickz. A classic sneaker par excellence, the Tn is offered on the store in a wide range of color combinations, starting with naturally sober versions such as the Air Max Plus Triple White and its black alternative, the Air Max Plus Triple Black.
What are the best alternative bubble sneakers to the Nike Tn?
The Tn leaves no one indifferent. Besides, you either love it or hate it, as the saying goes. If you don't like it, which we can easily understand, you should know that on Kikikickz we have a multitude of other bubble sneakers for you to discover. The best alternative to the Air Max Plus is without a doubt the Air Max 95 by Sergio Lozano. The latter features a similar look, with a breathable mesh upper adorned with ripples coupled with a thick sole incorporating visible Nike Air units on the back and front of the foot. On a more modern note, the Air Max 97 by Christian Tresser could do the trick. It's up to you.