Our verdict
After more than two decades, fans of the original Nike Air Kukini are finally getting a worthy retro of their beloved running-inspired sneaker. The new version does not lose not even a speck of the comfort and style of the original. Though better options (rightfully so; 20+ years is far too long!) are available, the current Air Kukini is still a practical pick even for those who have never known it. Timeless relevance, yes this is what this shoe has.
Pros
- Successfully triggers nostalgia
- Underfoot comfort
- Pleasant wraparound
- Very easy to wear
- Quite supportive structure
- True to size
- Functional versatility
- Style versatility
- Available in many colorways
Cons
- Has to be broken in
- Not for wide-footers
Who should buy the Nike Air Kukini
As a retro, the fans of the OG Air Kukini are the obvious target close of this shoe. Aside from them, the following may also find joy in this offering from Nike:
- Wearers who have slightly narrow to normal-sized feet
- Buyers who want sneakers that can also be used for more serious tasks such as light running and exercising
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- Fans of laceless shoes
Who should NOT buy this retro shoe from Nike
The Nike Air Kukini has a slim structure and close-to-the-skin fit. Wide-footers are not going to have so much fun wearing this. The Air Monarch IV from Nike is a better pick for them. This shoe is widely praised not only for being comfortable but also for its more accommodating structure.
Wearers who do not have time to break in their shoes may find the Air Kukini way too much to handle. The Nike Air Max 270 Nike Air Max 90 Winter Premium GS 'Flax'.
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"I'm very happy with the purchase," says one pretty satisfied wearer. He proceeds to characterize the Air Kukini as a "great summer shoe, great California shoe."
Several other wearers also express their satisfaction with the Air Kukini from Nike.
The nostalgia is real with this one
An avid reviewer who is a huge fan of the Air Kukini back then reports that the current version has a "very very similar feel" to the original. Because of this, he concludes that Nike did a really good job of mimicking the OG Air Kukini in terms of both looks and feel.
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A happy wearer notices that the Nike Air Kukini feels "very comfortable on the underside." Another user agrees, saying that the midsole delivers "nice little comfort." According to him, this little comfort is "enough to let you know it was fun and different."
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Several wearers report that this Nike retro shoe delivers high levels of comfort. One user, in particular, reports that the upper materials "hug your foot really nice" to deliver a sock-like fit. Others say that their feet didn't hurt even if they wear these shoes for hours on end.
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A handful of wearers note that the shoe can be overly snug initially. But this should not be a source of concern since the feel of the shoe truly gets better with every wear.
The on-off is quite smooth
According to one wearer, it is relatively easy to get his feet in even if the shoe has a one-bootie tongueless construction. Another wearer reports that this shoe is "very easy to wear."
Support is chef's kiss
"I feel fully supported," shares one sneakerhead. He attributes this good lockdown experience to the transparent rubber cage that is overlaid on the upper.
The Air Kukini fits as expected
A couple of wearers say that this shoe is true to size. "My toes are where they need to be," shares one of them. The other says that since the feet tend to expand at high altitudes, he does not recommend this shoe for use in airplanes. Since the fit is already snug under normal conditions, it might get too constricting once the feet start to take up more room.
Not just for leisurely walks
"I can even run in these shoes," says one wearer about his Nike Air Kukini sneakers. This should not be surprising since this shoe gets its design inspiration from running. He also uses this shoe when he works out.
Another user has the same report. "Things can be done in these [shoes]," he says.
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One wearer thinks that this shoe can "look really dope on [the foot]." Another sneakerhead thinks that the design of the Air Kukini is "definitely ahead of time." As such, he finds it so easy to match this shoe with several ensembles. "Look really nice when I style with these shoes," he says.
A lot of colors to choose from
The upper of this shoe is made of materials that can be easily printed on. As a result, the Nike Air Kukini comes in several colorways that appeal to every personality out there.
