Nike Air Max 90 "Liquid Gold" Returns to Shelves
Nike is reviving the Air Max 90 Liquid Gold, a standout from the 2020 Medal Pack collection. The silhouette pairs a lustrous gold leather upper with a clean white midsole and arrives at a reduced retail price ahead of the broader Air Max Summer lineup.
By Jordan Ellis
The Air Max 90 has proven itself a reliable vehicle for Nike's archival revisits, and the brand continues mining its catalog for worthy reissues. The Liquid Gold iteration represents a more refined approach to metallic styling—the glossy gold leather upper avoids the heavy-handed sheen of previous metallic renditions, instead offering a restrained warmth that pairs seamlessly with the crisp all-white midsole.
Originally introduced as part of the Medal Pack in 2020, this colorway fits neatly into Nike's current strategy of rotating back premium Air Max 90 versions. The $160 retail price marks a $20 reduction from its initial release, positioning the shoe competitively within the current market where Nike deals average 33% off across major retailers.
Design & Materials
The execution hinges on material quality. The glossy gold leather provides visual interest without dominating the profile, while the white rubber sole maintains the classic Air Max 90 proportions. The overall aesthetic skews toward understated luxury rather than statement-making metallics.
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Release Info
Product: Nike Air Max 90 SP "Medal Pack" (Liquid Gold)
SKU: CQ6639-700
Retail Price: $160
Availability: Nike, select retailers
Status: Dropping soon
For those tracking the broader Air Max refresh cycle, the Liquid Gold sits alongside other reissued Medal Pack versions as part of Nike Air Max Summer's extended roster.
