Nike Literally Leveled up Its Stupidly Comfortable Air Max Sneaker
With the Air Max 90 LV8, Nike's comfiest Air Max sneaker has literally leveled up.
The LV8 version of Nike's Air Max 90 is simple enough. It's an extra stacked AM90 shoe, designed with double the Air. Seriously, this sneaker features two Air Max cushioning units stacked on top of each other, forming a super platformed sole.
Nike's standard Air Max 90 shoe was already somewhat platformed, thanks to Nike's famously comfy Air technology pumping up its base.
Imagine doubling that comfort...and your height.
Nike has dabbled in LV8 tech for some time, of course, though not quite as overtly as on the LV8.
It previously released Nike Air Force 1 LV8 shoes that similarly stepped up with a slightly thickened sole, for instance.
However, the upgrade is only barely noticeable compared to the quite literally compounded Air Max LV8 sneaker's two servings of Air cushioning.
It's interesting that the LV8 sneakers don't really change much else: the shoes even wear classically versatile colorways and materials.
As such, on this shoe, expect the traditional Air Max 90 touches like the layered textural upper and branded heel plate, details seen across shoes from general-release "Pale Ivory" colorways to Patta's famously clean collaborations.
And like a true Air Max 90 shoe, the LV8 sneaker comes in several nice colorways like off-white and minty "Cannon."
Several of the double-stacked LV8 shoes are currently available on Nike's website for $155.
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