Ah, denim shoes. Some can do without their favorite steppers slipping into a pair of jeans, while others absolutely love footwear wearing the unexpected material.
I’m 50/50 on the matter. It all depends on the results, really. In the case of Nike’s latest Air Max Koko, however, I’m 100% here for the denim-ized sandal hybrid.
Nike has revealed a new jean Air Max Koko sandal just in time for the summer season. And admittedly, the sandal slays pretty hard in its new look.
Debuted in 2020, the Air Max Koko sandal often features calm colorways on its stretchy, breathable upper. That’s probably because the design alone speaks for itself: it’s a stacked summer sandal complete with a visible Nike Air Unit.
The denim makeover of the Air Max Koko sandals is a subtle yet striking transformation. The fresh, crisp denim material is dyed in a deep, attractive blue, giving the sandals an exceptionally stylish look.
Tan brown stitching appears throughout, making for a rather tasteful contrast against the blue denim textures. Elsewhere, smooth Swoosh-branded badges, including one for the convenient toggle laces, are sprinkled around the upper.
The Nike Air Max Koko’s thick sole — again layered with cushy foam and Nike Air — is then painted in the same shade of blue (hold the denim).
The Nike Air Max Koko is slated to release sometime this year, but we might be lucky enough to spot the sandals on the shelves this summer (given these official pics are out). Fingers crossed!
Either way, Nike has plenty of summer shoes for even the diehard sneakerheads to enjoy.