First Look At The Nike Air Max Link
Quick Summary
- Beijing designer Marc Su's Air Max Link for Nike's AirWorks program features 3D-printed construction and dual visible Air units.
- The silhouette blends Nike archive references with forward-looking aesthetics, including a curved midsole and pointed upper details.
- Limited family-and-friends production expected before Air Max Day 2027, wider public release status remains unconfirmed.
Nike's AirWorks program continues to spotlight emerging design talent, and Beijing-based designer Marc Su is the latest to contribute. His creation, the Air Max Link, is described as a "link from Beijing for community to our Future," drawing from multiple chapters of Nike's archive while centering the build around 3D-printed construction.
The silhouette carries some visual similarities to the Air Max 1000 and older Alpha Project designs, though the Air Max Link pushes in its own direction. The midsole rises and curves around the heel, where a layered support piece gives the rear of the shoe a more built-up, structural look. Smooth sections stretch from the heel toward the toe, collar openings add ventilation, and pointed pieces are worked into the upper for a forward-looking aesthetic. Two visible Air units are embedded in the forefoot, keeping cushioning at the core of the AirWorks concept.
The Air Max Link follows a previous AirWorks design by Motoi Hatsuki that surfaced earlier this year. A limited family-and-friends run of Su's shoe is expected to be produced ahead of Air Max Day 2027, though it remains unclear whether the Nike Air Max Link will see a wider public release. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via Nike.
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- Beijing designer Marc Su's Air Max Link for Nike's AirWorks program features 3D-printed construction and dual visible Air units.
- The silhouette blends Nike archive references with forward-looking aesthetics, including a curved midsole and pointed upper details.
- Limited family-and-friends production expected before Air Max Day 2027, wider public release status remains unconfirmed.
Nike's AirWorks program continues to spotlight emerging design talent, and Beijing-based designer Marc Su is the latest to contribute. His creation, the Air Max Link, is described as a "link from Beijing for community to our Future," drawing from multiple chapters of Nike's archive while centering the build around 3D-printed construction.
The silhouette carries some visual similarities to the Air Max 1000 and older Alpha Project designs, though the Air Max Link pushes in its own direction. The midsole rises and curves around the heel, where a layered support piece gives the rear of the shoe a more built-up, structural look. Smooth sections stretch from the heel toward the toe, collar openings add ventilation, and pointed pieces are worked into the upper for a forward-looking aesthetic. Two visible Air units are embedded in the forefoot, keeping cushioning at the core of the AirWorks concept.
The Air Max Link follows a previous AirWorks design by Motoi Hatsuki that surfaced earlier this year. A limited family-and-friends run of Su's shoe is expected to be produced ahead of Air Max Day 2027, though it remains unclear whether the Nike Air Max Link will see a wider public release. To stay informed on all things Nike and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via Nike.