Having been the subjects of leaks and teases for the past year, Nike’s latest Air Max sneaker has finally been released: the Air Max 270. The first Air Max silhouette that’s designed from the ground up as a lifestyle sneaker, the Air Max 270 borrows liberally from the genealogy of the Air Max range, taking elements of the Air 180 and Air Max 93 to create something bold, modern and quintessentially Nike.

Engineered with all-day comfort in mind, the Air Max 270 certainly delivers, sporting a lightweight, form-fitting mesh upper in an impactful University Gold and Black colourway, while the main event comes at the rear, with a bulbous, 270-degree Max Air bubble to the heel that provides extra bounce with every step, as well as a high-contrast signature look in ‘Hot Punch‘ red that’s already proving to be a real head-turner.

Branding is also brought to the forefront, with the iconic Swoosh emblazoned to the lateral quarter and toe, while brand new ‘Air270’ text appears to the tongue and heel loop. Already proving popular on its initial release earlier in the month, we think this edition is the best yet. As always, numbers are limited, so make sure to get in early to secure your pair.

The Nike Air Max 270 in Black/University Gold/Hot Punch is releasing online on the 16th of March at 8.00am GMT from Aphrodite Clothing.