Triple black upper with poison dart frog-inspired nanoprint texture showcasing revolutionary point-loaded Air cushioning innovation one month after Air Max Day 2026 debut.

Design & Inspiration

Black seamless mesh upper featuring three-layer textured nanoprint creating hundreds of small dots mimicking poison dart frog skin texture. Black chrome Swoosh fading into silhouette. Clear tinted translucent rubber outsole revealing point-loaded Air unit structure. Black across entire construction including laces tongue lining and collar creating stealthy monochromatic aesthetic. Revolutionary point-loaded Air unit placing cushioning strictly where needed underfoot surrounded by cored-out negative space eliminating excess material and weight while lending unique geometry. Roughly two dozen individual Air zones making contact with ground only when necessary creating frog feet resemblance. Contoured Air unit engineered flexible and intentionally low to ground replicating feeling of walking on air as closely as possible. Drop-in Cushlon midsole stacked beneath Air unit.

Comfort & Performance

Point-loaded Air technology delivering support only where needed providing soft smooth stable ride supporting fluid transition with every step. Drop-in Cushlon midsole providing lightweight responsive cushioning. Flexible low-to-ground Air unit maximizing board feel and natural movement. Breathable mesh upper with nanoprint texture ensuring ventilation. Translucent rubber outsole adding durable traction. Systematic less-is-more approach to every component. Low-top lifestyle silhouette. True to size fit. Unisex sizing.

Release Information & Pricing

The Nike Air Liquid Max "Triple Black" released April 30, 2026 Nike SNKRS and select Nike Sportswear retailers. Second colorway following Air Max Day Green Apple debut and fragment design collaboration. Unisex sizing. Retail price $230 USD / £199.99 GBP / €219.99.