[Update 12 Sep 2022] Exciting news for those that prefer their hiking gear to be all-black — a tonal black colorway is joining the Nike Air Max 90 GORE-TEX family. Constructed of similar technical elements, the differentiating factor in this colorway are the pops of “Safety Orange” at the lateral GORE-TEX panel, insole and AIR stitching on the heel. For more pictures, take a peek at the slider gallery! 

Nike wants you to stomp into the Fall season without fear of any puddles, rain or snow with their Air Max 90 GORE-TEX. As its name suggests, the Tinker Hatfield-designed model with the iconic air bubble sole will come with GORE-TEX waterproof protection that’s been a trendy inclusion in many silhouettes this year.

Two colorways are geared up with this windproof but breathable material — “Cargo Khaki” and “Photon Dust”. In the more typical trail-ready “Cargo Khaki” colorway, the Nike Air Max 90 is outfitted with mixed leather in predominantly gray and black. Accenting this relatively simple base is a cargo khaki green panels and a bright yellow partially-concealed Swoosh. GORE-TEX branding also comes in the same lemon yellow on the see-through panel, which reveals an aubergine purple underneath.

In contrast, the Nike Air Max 90 “Photon Dust” seems more like a lifestyle shoe. A cloudy white and dusty gray color washes over the leather panels while GORE-TEX branding rests subtly on the lateral panel. A hit of black lands on the outsole, giving the shoe extra dimension. It is only in the insole that a pop of lime green appears alongside the Nike Air branding. The release of such an easily-tainted colorway is a testament to the Swoosh’s trust in the GORE-TEX’s ability to fend off weather damage.

Both the Nike Air Max 90 GORE-TEX “Cargo Khaki” and “Photon Dust” have no concrete release dates, but it is expected that they will drop when Fall hits. It will likely retail for US$170. Be sure to keep SNKRDUNK Magazine in your bookmarks to be updated with the latest details.

Elsewhere, Nike is gearing up its Air Force 1 Low with GORE-TEX material, but this time with the help of Japanese label UNDERGROUND.