Nike’s Flipped Air Max Is Just as Clean as the Original

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersNike's Air Max 90 "Infrared" Is Just as Clean When FlippedNike has pulled a reverse UNO card, revealing a new remixed Air Max 90 "Infrared" sneaker.The streets are calling the newest pairs "Infrared Flip." That's not to be confused with the "Icon Flip" collection, which saw several iconic Air Max sneakers swap outfits. The latest Air Max 90 gets inspiration from itself, borrowing the famous "Infrared" colorway and, well, flipping it.Nike has released other reworked "Infrared" Air Max 90s over the years, including a special edition for the model's 25th anniversary in 2015. Those were a stealthier flip.2026's switch-a-roo appears with mostly white leather, joined by black Air soles, black woven underlays, and a black leather Swoosh.The cool thing about the "Infrared" Air Max 90s is that no matter how Nike rearranges the color scheme, they're all just as clean as the original. Same goes for the new "Infrared Flip" versions.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.We already saw the OG make a shiny return this year with reflective updates. Now, Nike's giving us these nice "Infrared Flip" Air Maxes.And 2027 only promises more goodies, like an all-new Air Max 90 Tech and an vintage-flavored "Lost Samples" sneaker (it's like Jordan "Reimagined" meets the Nike Air Max 90).Lucky for us, Nike's Air Max 90 "Infrared Flip" sneaker is now available on the brand's website for $135.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendThis Is How Nike’s 36-Year-Old Air Max Looks in 2027Jumpman Remixed Mid Air Jordans Into an Otherworldly ‘Space Jam’ FlexThe Best Nike Sneaker Releases This WeekThe Best Basketball Shoes of the 2026-27 SeasonDon’t Call Ever Lola Bunny's Clean Air Jordan “Doll”What To Read NextNike’s Flipped Air Max Is Just as Clean as the OriginalGetting Ahead of the Gifting Game With Wearables That'll Pull Their WeightHUNI Worldwide's Megaride Looks Pretty in Pink Margiela Made a Rimowa That Changes With Every TripHow Indie Designers Made Google Pixel Work for ThemNew Balance’s Tiffany-Coded Skate Shoe Catches an Atlantic Wave