The Nike Air Huarache Joins the CORDURA Crew
The is the latest Swoosh silhouette to emerge in a build, following the recent unveilings of the and . CORDURA has often been a popular addition to sneaker design over the years, with its high abrasion resistance, water repellant properties, and low weight making it an excellent fabric for footwear.
Similar to the AF-1 in this most recent Nike pack, this Huarache opts for a ‘Cargo Khaki’ aesthetic, complemented neatly with careful additions of black and, naturally, a CORDURA tag near the forefoot.
A solid case study in Tinker Hatfield’s ‘less is more’ design language, the Air Huarache concept was born when the well-known Nike designer was slipping his feet in and out of the neoprene booties found in water skiing boots. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary in the sneakersphere, the Air Huarache is enjoying a solid 2021, emerging in a dynamic combo of retro schemes and modern editions like this latest offering.
Pairs of this CORDURA-infused Air Huarache are expected to hit Nike and selected Swoosh stockists very soon, offering the perfect chance to genuinely strengthen your rotation.
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