Nike Air Max Scorpion M. Frank Rudy DX4768-400

All hail the father of Nike Air! The man, the myth, the legend, Marion "Frank" Rudy, without whom we would not get the iconic cushioning system that is based on encapsulated gas. In the Nike team's upcoming release, the Nike Air Max Scorpion M. Frank Rudy, Swoosh pays homage to the former NASA aeronautical engineer.

Yet the performance-oriented cushioning wasn't widely known until Tinker Hatfield's revolutionary Nike Air Max 1 design in 1987. Hatfield's vision has been completely exploited in silhouettes like the Air Max Scorpion, which also pays tribute to the man who laid the basis.

The upper indulges in a rich hue of blue that twins with the barometer hang tag that comes attached to the shoe. What fans are also speculating about is its nod to Rudy's earlier role within NASA!

Orange dots that resemble blinking lights that would perpetually flicker on the surface of 1970s wall-to-wall mega-computers are found on the tongue and heel. A combination of orange and red covers the sole stacked unit and stays reminiscent of the cutting-edge apex of current Air technology. The schematic grid, a crucial component of Rudy's day-to-day as an engineer, can be seen on the insole.

The flyknit upper is a promise of your all-day freshness! Additional details include the "Est. 2022" text that decorates the sole unit, hinting at Air Max Scorpion's debut year, while the design blueprints grace the sock liners.

The Nike Air Max Scorpion M. Frank Rudy arrives on the 9th of March. Keep it locked with us as we offer the most convenient purchase by listing the best UK and European retailers in our where-to-buy section. To know more about the hottest drops, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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