{"id":456624,"date":"2025-05-14T17:07:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T09:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=456624"},"modified":"2025-05-14T17:07:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T09:07:48","slug":"supreme-x-nike-air-max-1-87-sp-black-vs-slawn-x-air-max-90-black","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/05\/14\/supreme-x-nike-air-max-1-87-sp-black-vs-slawn-x-air-max-90-black\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 ’87 SP “Black” vs. Slawn x Air Max 90 \u201cBlack\u201d: The Ultimate Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The sneaker world thrives on high-profile collaborations, and 2025 has delivered two coveted drops: the Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 ’87 SP “Black”<\/a> on 22 March, and the Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 \u201cBlack”<\/a> shortly after on 4 April. Both silhouettes have flown off the shelves and are on many wishlists. If you’re looking to cop one of these to add to your rotation but are having a tough time deciding which should get a spot, you’ll find this comprehensive comparison helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design & Aesthetic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/th>Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 ’87 SP “Black”<\/strong><\/th>Slawn x Nike Air Max 90 \u201cBlack\u201d<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Upper Material<\/td>Premium black leather<\/td>Black leather (mix of real and synthetic)<\/td><\/tr>
Swoosh<\/td>White snakeskin-textured Swoosh<\/td>Crisp white textured Swoosh<\/td><\/tr>
Details<\/td>Embroidered “World Famous” on heel, mini Swoosh on forefoot, Supreme box logo on tongue, debossed \u201cSUPREME\u201d on midsole, metal dubraes<\/td>White speckled paint splatters inspired by Slawn\u2019s studio, metallic silver eyelets, custom heel branding with Slawn\u2019s signature cartoon face<\/td><\/tr>
Co-Branding<\/td>Supreme x Nike on tongue, sockliner, and hang tag<\/td>Slawn\u2019s artwork and Nike branding throughout<\/td><\/tr>
Artistic Influence<\/td>Streetwear legacy, bold branding<\/td>Artistic, cosmic, and street art-inspired<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 ’87 SP “Black” is a masterclass in understated luxury, featuring layered black leather, a standout snakeskin Swoosh, and Supreme\u2019s signature branding in all the right places. The design is clean yet unmistakably Supreme, with subtle nods like the \u201cWorld Famous\u201d embroidery and a debossed midsole logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In contrast, the Slawn x Air Max 90 \u201cBlack\u201d is a wearable piece of art. British-Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn brings his signature paint-splatter motif to the classic Air Max 90, resulting in a shoe that feels both avant-garde and accessible. The speckled upper, metallic accents, and custom heel detail set this pair apart from any standard Air Max 90 release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comfort & Construction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both pairs are built on Nike\u2019s time-tested Air Max platforms, ensuring reliable comfort and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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