Nike is stripping the Air Max 90 down to the basics. The Nike Air Max 90 Black Leather (IV4504-001) is part of Nike’s Fall 2026 lineup and swaps the usual layered build for an upper made almost entirely of black leather. It releases on November 13, 2026, through Nike for €179.99.
An Air Max 90 without overlays
A regular Air Max 90 stacks leather, mesh and plastic pieces on top of each other. This pair skips most of that. The upper is nearly all leather, and the familiar shapes are drawn with stitching instead of separate layers: seams outline the Swoosh, the mudguard and the side panels. The result sits flatter and looks a lot cleaner than the pairs most people know.
Perforated leather and no heel branding
The plastic eyestay is gone as well. In its place, perforated leather sits flush with the rest of the upper, and the same material covers the heel. That heel also drops the usual Nike Air branding. The only logo left is a tonal one on the tongue, and black laces keep everything in one color.
Down below, the midsole and the visible Air unit stay as they are, in black. The only hint of color is a light blue tint inside the Air window. With its quiet, almost logo free look, the Nike Air Max 90 Black Leather feels closer to the minimal NikeLab models than to a typical Air Max 90.
Release date and price
The Nike Air Max 90 Black Leather releases on November 13, 2026, through Nike. The retail price is €179.99, and the release time has not been announced yet.
- Name: Nike Air Max 90 SP ‘Black Leather’
- Style code: IV4504-001
- Colorway: Black
- Release: November 13, 2026, time TBA
- Retail price: €179.99
- Where: Nike
Store links for every country are on the Nike Air Max 90 Black Leather release page. More pairs are on our Nike Air Max 90 release calendar.
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FAQ
When does the Nike Air Max 90 Black Leather release?
On November 13, 2026, through Nike. The release time has not been confirmed yet.
How much does the Nike Air Max 90 Black Leather cost?
The retail price at Nike is €179.99.
What is the style code?
The style code is IV4504-001, and the colorway is Black.
How is it different from a regular Air Max 90?
The upper is almost entirely leather. Stitching outlines the Swoosh, the mudguard and the side panels instead of layered leather, mesh and plastic pieces, and perforated leather replaces the plastic eyestay.
Does it have Nike Air branding on the heel?
No. The heel has no Nike Air branding, and the only logo is a tonal one on the tongue.
