As the wheel of fashion keeps turning, the vintage remains evergreen – and Nike knows how to keep the classics alive and kicking. Reignited for another stellar retro run this year, the Nike Air Humara is back, dressed in fresh, trail-ready colors and style that resonates with both the past and the present.
After making a triumphant comeback in February, adorned in an OG 1996 colorway that made sneakerheads swoon, the Nike Air Humara hasn't stopped there. It now extends an unmistakable tribute to the mid-2000s through its latest rendition – the Air Humara "Polar."
This iteration takes inspiration from a 2005 slip-on. The new lace-accompanied silhouette bathes itself in a serene blue, reminiscent of a calm day at sea, applied elegantly across its mesh foundation and unique checkered midsole.
The design boldly reintroduces jet-black mudguards, which act like frames, highlighting and enhancing the shoe’s contours. Adding to this are sparse yet notable accents of yellow stitching, which impart a dash of liveliness that plays off beautifully against the cooler tones of the shoe.
The harmoniously color-matched profile swoosh and the deep, dark lace loops add a meticulous touch, embodying a sense of completeness in design. A notable departure in this rendition is the shift from a dark navy to a lighter, softer blue overlay, giving the shoe a refreshed and modern vibe.
Enjoy a detailed look at the Nike Air Humara “Polar” below in official retail imagery, and ook for these to touch down at select Swoosh stockists and Nike.com on November 17 for $160.