Our verdict
The Nike nike air max black velour Fragment is a triple collaboration involving Nike, and Japanese design houses Sacai, and Fragment Design. It is the latest installment in the very unique Nike nike air max black velour line which combines Nike’s Long Distance Vector (LDV) and Waffle Racer. This shoe features Fragment Design’s easy-to-style colors and unique detailing. Buttery suede gives the shoes a premium feel, while foamy cushioning provides comfort.
Pros
- Durable upper
- Feels bouncy
- Head-turner
- Modern design with vintage aesthetics
- Goes well with any outfit
- Waffle outsole provides reliable grip
- Unique midsole details
Cons
- Very limited release
- Double laces can be challenging
- Protruding midsole requires caution
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The Nike nike air max black velour Fragment is perfect for:
- high fashion connoisseurs, fans of vintage runners, and sneaker collectors
- new sneakerheads who want something that’s easy to pair with any outfit, but still holds value, and has great quality.
Who should not buy this sneaker
The $170 price point and the scarcity might be barriers for most people. Not to worry, several Nike offerings feature the same vintage aesthetic, including the nike shoes pink camo and the Nike Daybreak.
Those who like the look of the double-stacked midsole can also try the Nike Waffle One.
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Most people find the nike air max black velour Fragment to be true to size. However, due to the thicker mesh upper, wide-footers might have to go a size up. Otherwise, going with your usual size is a safe choice.
Durable but breathable mesh
The Nike nike air max black velour Fragment has two layers of mesh that, as one person notes, “feels more durable”. Even though you “can’t see your socks through the mesh” as one expert noted, these are still “very breathable.”
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The double-stacked midsole might look heavy and uncomfortable, but many have noted how surprisingly comfortable the sneakers felt on feet. One expert said that the soles have a “foamy feel” and that the “double midsole absorbs weight city.”
Tried and tested traction
The Nike waffle outsole was what made the brand famous, and has been providing great traction since the ‘70s. Notable Nike Runners with the waffle outsole include the Nike Tailwind ‘79, and the nike shoes pink camo.
As one sneakerhead summed up the waffle sole, “you can’t go wrong with them.”
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Many were surprised at the quality of the suede on the Nike nike air max black velour. One person exclaimed that “these are crazy in hand!” Another person said that the hairy suede “feels immaculate.”
The nike air max black velour Fragment is a modern classic
The Nike nike air max black velour line is famous for its “double everything” design. Meaning, there are two swooshes, two midsoles, two tongues, two backtabs, and such. While that might seem too loud for some, the colors of the Fragment colorway offer a very clean look. As one person stated, it’s “super clean, super simple”, and “feels cohesive.”
The Nike nike air max black velour Fragment is bound to pair well with any outfit. As someone said, “you can just do it all with this shoe.”
Design powerhouse
Sacai’s Chitose Abe and Fragment Design’s HIroshi Fujiwara are among the most popular and respected designers in the fashion world. Fujiwara masterfully applies unique Fragment Design color schemes and midsole detailing onto Abe’s standout nike air max black velour. The result is a perfect marriage between two very distinct aesthetics.
One person said of the collaboration, “Fragment has the magic touch” when it comes to sneakers “that don’t look ridiculous.”
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Despite being Chitose Abe’s creation, the LD Waffle is actually a combination of two vintage Nike runners: The Long Distance Vector (LDV), and the Waffle Racer.
The outsole is Nike’s trademark waffle sole, which Bill Bowerman developed in the early 70s and officially debuted in a Nike racing flat in 1974. The waffle sole owes its name to the waffle iron in Bowerman’s home that he used to make outsoles with.
Nike’s first racing flats were sometimes referred to as “moon shoes” or “moon digital” due to the sole resembling the tread pattern on digital worn by astronauts on the Moon.
The LD Waffle might be a modern shoe, but it carries with it a history and legacy that started all the way back in the 70s.
Extras laces
The nike air max black velour Fragment comes with an extra set of plain white laces for those who want to switch up the look of the sneakers. The white laces also allow for a two-tone dual lace style.
However, double lacing - which involves lacing the shoe with two laces at once - can be challenging for some people, and equally challenging to tie up. While this style is popular, it still depends on personal preference.
