The Nike Air Max 90 was first released in 1990 and was known as the Air Max or the Air Max III until 2000 when Nike reissued these classic Nike running shoes. The Air Max 90 was originally produced with a Duromesh upper, synthetic suede, and synthetic leather. The striking color combinations, clearn lines made the Air Max 90 highly sought after in its original release and still extremely popular today. The all black and all white leather models are the most sought after and also extremely difficult to find.