A young designer with the NikeTalk handle “daaznfella” set about customizing two pair of Nike Air Max 90s. You can see both pairs in the middle stages of development after the post. It is clear that “daaznfella” had a lot of work ahead of him to reach the Air Max 90s shown above.

The left pair features additional light gray paint behind a darker gray Nike swoosh. The designer didn’t go overboard with this pair, opting for subtle shifts that Nike should have thought about in the first place.

The right pair in the photo above act as a colorful counterpoint to the left pair. Neon green laces drew my eyes the first time I glanced at the photo. I think that the designer’s sparing use of red paint around the Air cushion and collar makes the garish laces acceptable.

It can be difficult to customize these shoes because a few missteps can lead to an ugly pair of Nikes. I like what I see out of “daaznfella” though I hope he steps out a little bit more in future endeavors.