Amid a sea of beloved returning Air Jordans, it’s hard to say that the year’s best revival could be anything that doesn’t boast a Jumpman. And that may be true. But the Nike Air Mowabb OG certainly makes a strong case.
Admittedly, that may be as much to do with nostalgia as objective good looks, meaning there’s an entire generation or two of folks who just may not see the appeal. That’s fine. If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, the Mowabb is still a classic. (Is that how that expression goes?)
Look at the ’15 Mowabb retro, how faithful to the original it remains. Look at the tan leather upper and stabilizing neoprene collar, outdoors-appropriate features that are stunningly juxtaposed by ACG’s famous fashion flair, namely pops of bold purple and orange. Few shoes evoke the golden era of ACG design quite like the Mowabb, and it doesn’t hurt that the Huarache-like good looks are an easy fit on the trail or in the streets.
Take a closer look at the Nike Air Mowabb OG below, and stay tuned for a firm release date. This may just be one of the year’s best retros.
Nike Air Mowabb OG
Birch/Bright Mandarin-Rattan-Black-Game Royal-String
Style #: 749492-281
Fall 2015
Photos via Mita.