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We can thank the Nike Air Huarache for helping define the form-fitting look of the modern running shoe. Designer Tinker Hatfield was inspired by the neoprene fit of waterskiing booties, bringing the ankle-hugging properties to the drawing board to create a very different kind of athletic silhouette.
Named after a type of Mexican sandal, the Huarache system was taken to several other categories at Nike after the release of the original shoe in early 1991.
Inevitably, the shoe came in an appropriately offbeat set of colours with names like Scream Green adding to the unexpected appearance. Despite the shock of the new, audiences embraced the foot cuddling design immediately, making it a global phenomenon.
Shortly after its original release, the Air Huarache dropped in some exclusive and extremely sought-after Limited Edition series makeups at Foot Locker that brought some off road, premium looks to the shoe.