The Nike Air Max 90 “Blue Lightning” Livens up a Classic.

The Nike Air Max 90 “Blue Lightning” taps into familiar territory while finding space to hold its own. It borrows its structure and blocking from the OG 1990 layout, but swaps out Infrared vibes for something a little cooler – literally.

The base layers mix Platinum Tint, Iron Grey, and Wolf Grey, building a neutral canvas across mesh, suede, and leather. From there, bright Blue Lightning hits punch through with confidence. They show up across the TPU eyelets, heel tab, and Air Max unit, injecting just enough colour without going overboard. It’s loud in the right places and calm everywhere else.

The outsole follows through with matching blue accents underfoot. Meanwhile, the familiar Max Air unit in the heel keeps comfort locked in, while the layered upper remains breathable and wearable.

Fans of the “Laser Blue” might see some overlap here, but this pair opts for a more muted mudguard and a greyscale base instead of stark white leather. Perfect for those who like their Air Max 90 with a heritage feel but with just enough pop to stand out without shouting about it.

Dropping sometime this Summer, let us know if you’ll be adding these to your rotation, and be sure to keep it locked for your best chance to secure your size!