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Name: Nike Air Max Muse “Floral Pack”Colorway: White/University Red/Metallic Silver/Tough RedSKU: IR8633-100MSRP: ￥21,230 JPY (approx. $130 USD)Release Date: Available nowWhere to Buy: Nike JapanThe Nike Air Max Muse “Floral Pack” in White/University Red has launched in Japan, applying a metallic floral hardware detail to the women’s-exclusive silhouette that first arrived in late 2024.The upper is built from a combination of synthetic leather and textile panels, layered to create the dimensional, multi-surface look that has defined the Muse since its debut. White serves as the dominant tone across the shell, with University Red and Tough Red appearing as accent hits that break up the neutral base. Metallic silver detailing runs through the shoe’s branded elements, including the miniature Swoosh hardware and the redesigned “AM” Air Max logo. Mesh is placed strategically within the construction for breathability, preventing the layered upper from trapping heat despite its density.The element that sets this colorway apart from Nike’s broader Muse catalog is the metallic beaded flower motif positioned around the heel. The hardware adds a three-dimensional, almost jewelry-like quality to the back of the shoe, introducing texture and weight in a zone that most Air Max colorways leave flat or logo-branded. It is a purely decorative addition, with no functional impact on the shoe’s performance, but it shifts the visual center of gravity toward the rear of the silhouette and gives the “Floral Pack” designation a tangible, physical anchor rather than relying on printed or embroidered floral graphics.Structurally, the midsole and outsole package remains consistent with the standard Muse platform. A foam midsole provides the base layer of cushioning, while the Max Air unit sits in the heel, visible through the semi-gloss window that has become one of the silhouette’s signature visual elements. The exaggerated proportions and heightened arch that define the Muse’s profile are fully intact here, keeping the shoe’s futuristic stance unchanged. A rubber outsole handles traction and durability underneath.

Name: Nike Air Max Goadome Low “Polka Dot/Light Orewood Brown”Colorway: Light Orewood Brown/Black/BlackSKU: IR2174-100MSRP: TBCRelease Date: August 2026Building on the experimental Air Max Goadome in a stealthy “Polka Dot/Black,” Nike expands the silhouette with a contrasting “Polka Dot/Light Orewood Brown” variant. This edition carries forward the same experimental appeal, with circular cut‑outs across the leather upper revealing tonal underlays beneath. The shift from black to a soft, earthy brown palette gives the silhouette a softer appeal, with the polka-dot look being much more prominent.Underneath, the sneaker mirrors the “Polka Dot/Black” build with visible Air cushioning embedded in the midsole for comfort and shock absorption. Branding remains understated, with a small lateral Swoosh and embossed Nike Air logos on the heel, allowing the polka dot design to remain the focal point.

Name: Nike Air Max Goadome Low “Polka Dot/Black”Colorway: Black/Black/BlackSKU: IR2174-001MSRP: TBCRelease Date: August 2026Nike has revealed a more aesthetically experimental design for the Air Max Goadome Low sneaker. Dubbed “Polka Dot/Black,” this new iteration moves away from the model’ usual heavy-duty aesthetic with a stripped back yet play design. The leather upper incorporates a series of playful circular, polka-dot-style cut-outs. In this near-tonal black colorway, the conceptual porthole-like openings reveal tonal underlays beneath the leather shell, adding striking visual depth and a highly sculptural finish across the sidewalls, toe and heel.Underfoot, the sneaker features visible Air cushioning embedded in the midsole, delivering comfort and shock absorption while retaining the Goadome’s sturdy build. The outsole is finished with a rugged tread pattern for traction, ensuring performance across varied terrain. Branding is kept minimal, with a small Swoosh on the lateral side and embossed Nike Air logos on the heel, allowing the polka dot motif to take center stage.