Nike Sportswear X Maharam – Footwear

Nike Sportswear X Maharam – Footwear

Nike Sportswear and textile development company, 

maharam has a long-standing working relationship. 

The duo first joined forces in 2007, when Nike 

tapped maharam to produce a pair of limited edition 

Air Force 1 in 2007. Back then, Nike adopted 

Maharam layers that featured both embroidered 

and hand cut wool felt developed in collaboration 

with Dutch designer, Hella Jongerius. This time 

around, maharam re-energizes the Nike classic 

Dunk High for both men and women in a mix of 

leather and fabric. While previous collaborations 

are marked with rather complex and opulent 

materials such as horsehair, Maharam keeps 

things simple and sophisticated this time by 

designing around the concept of varsity.

The palette for each shoe is limited to three colors, 

and a bright color is always paired with a basic to 

keep things from getting too wild. The result is a 

collection of Dunks that translates textural depth 

instead of visual bedazzlement. One of the stand-out 

dunks, subtle as it actually is, is a monochrome tan 

number with a maharam tan fabric upper mixed in 

with a tonal Swoosh. White midsoles and gum 

outsoles keep the Dunk earthy and clean, perfect 

for those who adore the classic Dunk silhouette 

but is also looking for a touch of maturity.