Last month, the Air Max Craze from Nike finally made its long-awaited return after over twenty years. With OG styles currently available, today we have an early look at a new “Smokey Blue” pair, coming soon.
Nike’s 1999 Alpha Project has been a central focus of their retro releases in the past few years, reviving the often wild and unusual sneakers for a new era. The Air Max Sunder is one of the more recent rereleases, while the Air Presto has been a mainstay in the Nike catalog for two decades. This year, they are rolling out yet another Alpha sneaker, the slingback Air Max Craze, which has already landed in its initial OG styles.
The Alpha project had a few distinct design choices that spanned many of the models from the 1999 run. Neoprene uppers and zipper shrouds were the main two, both of which are present on the Air Max Craze. The new look seen here paints the shoe’s form-fitting upper in a cool “Smokey Blue” shade, with a matching jewel Swoosh embedded in the toes. The heel cage, toes, and zipper come in black, with a white sole and blue Air bags underfoot.
NIKE AIR MAX CRAZE “SMOKEY BLUE” RELEASE INFORMATION
Nike’s next colorway of the Air Max Craze does not have an official release date yet, but pairs are expected to start dropping in Summer 2025. Seen here in a fresh “with metallic gold “Smokey Blue” shade with black and white, pairs will be available from both Nike and select retailers for $170.
Nike Air Max Craze
Color: Smokey Blue
Style Code: HM5515-001
Release Date: 2025
Price: $170
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