Available Now // Nike Dish Up a Delightful “Denim” Tailwind 79

Nike’s first-ever Air-encapsulating sneaker is revisited once more, this time in a styling far distant from its originally-intended purpose. Originally conceived as a long-distance runner, the Nike Air Tailwindmade its debut in the 1978 Honolulu Marathon, hitting the shelves the following year. It wasn’t too long after that that sneakers became a casualwear staple, and the Tailwind was one of the early adopters. Now, 41 years later, the sneaker returns in the most casual of fabrications: Denim.

The staple textile takes over the upper, arriving in split paneling. Rocking a weave that mimics the underside of the famed fabric, a dark blue piece runs from the medial side, across the toe box and stops at the lateral quarter, with a smaller, lighter piece wrapping back to the heel. It’s then overlayed by navy suede panels — a smooth piece covers the eyelets, with ultra-shaggy vintage-finished panels covering the toe and heel. The pair is then capped off with classic embellishments; Sail tongues, laces, and midsoles, along with red branding hits and black leather Swooshes and color-match rubber outsoles completes the design.

A release date for this “Denim” Nike Air Tailwind 79 SE did not accompany the official images set below, but you can expect to see these hit select Swoosh stockists and Nike.com over the coming weeks. Specifics on the pair’s release should appear shortly, so make sure you keep your eyes glued to our Twitter Feedfor further updates!

Nike Air Tailwind 79 SE

Style Code: CK4712-400
Color: Midnight Navy/Black/Blue Force/Sail
Release Date: March 28th, 2020
Price: $100