Part of Victor Solomon’s 2026 “Trophies” collection with Nike, this special-edition Air Max 90 translates the artist’s signature language of trophies, jewelry, crystal, and historic luxury craftsmanship into one of Nike’s most enduring silhouettes.

Victor Solomon first gained recognition through “Literally Balling,” his series of handcrafted stained-glass basketball backboards that transformed ordinary sports equipment into elaborate art objects. His creative practice has since expanded into fine jewelry, collectible sculpture, and full-scale trophy programs for the NBA, WNBA, and G League. The Trophies collection brings that same idea to footwear: taking a familiar athletic icon and elevating it into a symbol of achievement, ceremony, and status.

The foundation is Tinker Hatfield’s original Air Max 90, introduced in 1990 and recognized as the second flagship model in Nike’s Air Max lineage. Its layered construction, visible Max Air cushioning, and instantly recognizable profile provide an ideal canvas for Solomon’s ornate design language.

The upper combines pebbled and smooth black leather with tonal textile and embroidered details, creating depth while maintaining a refined, predominantly black appearance. The centerpiece is the gemstone-covered Swoosh, which catches the light against the dark upper. Traditional shoelaces are replaced by a metallic gold chain and matching lace lock, while Victor Solomon’s signature treatment on the back tab completes the design.

This black-and-gold edition expands the Trophies concept introduced during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. The black collection initially debuted through Shoe Palace at The Venetian in Las Vegas on July 10, 2026, matching the city’s high-roller atmosphere, before receiving a Nike SNKRS release on July 22. The Air Max 90 carried an original retail price of $250.

More than a standard colorway, this collaboration sits at the intersection of sneaker culture, basketball history, fine art, jewelry, and trophy design. The understated black base makes the crystal and gold elements the focal point, giving the shoe the presence of a collectible art object while preserving the classic shape and visible Air cushioning of the Air Max 90.

Product Details

Brand: Nike
Collaboration: Victor Solomon
Collection: Trophies
Model: Air Max 90
Colorway: Black / Black / Metallic Gold
Style Code: IR2074-002
Size: Men’s US 9
Release Year: 2026
Condition: Brand new and unworn
Packaging: Original retail box included

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