ACW*’S NIKES ONLY GET BETTER WITH AGE – HIGHSNOBIETY
Fri 26 Apr
TEXT TAYLER WILLSON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ACW*
Like a triple distilled single malt whiskey, A-COLD-WALL*’s Nike sneaker collaboration only gets better with age. A peculiar comparison, sure, but one that’ll make more sense when you understand how Nike’s design-driven aging process works.
Realised on its uber-popular roadman-approved Air Max Plus sneaker, Nike’s ACW* footwear takes away the protective coating usually found on its footwear, a move that accelerates the discoloration process through wear and results in a beautifully worn-looking sneaker over time.
Similar to the pair’s collaborative Vomero sneaker back in 2018 that adopted the same hue-changing design, ACW*’s most recent Nike Air Max Plus boasts a two-tone leather upper that will gradually shift in color over time.