Nike
Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women
This women's Nike Air Max 90 sneaker features a metallic faux-leather upper, a padded collar and tongue, and a removable foam footbed. Underfoot, a foam midsole with a Max Air heel unit and a waffled rubber outsole provide shock absorption and traction. Reddit and customer discussions note the silhouette's versatile everyday style but also report a narrow toebox, with many recommending trying a half size up.
- Color
- Metallic
- Material
- Metallic faux-leather
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, retro, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Metallic faux-leather Air Max 90 sneakers with Air Max cushioning and waffle outsole.
Padded collar and tongue, removable foam footbed, foam midsole with Max Air heel unit, waffled non-skid rubber outsole.
- Color
- Metallic
- Material
- Metallic faux-leather
- Style
- casual, retro, sporty
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Metallic faux-leather upper
- Padded collar and tongue
- Removable foam footbed
- Foam midsole with shock-absorbing Max Air heel unit
- Waffled non-skid rubber outer sole
- Classic Air Max 90 silhouette
- Model number CQ6639-001
Product Insights
The Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers from Nike, priced at $190 CAD, offer a heritage design rooted in 1990s rave culture and originally exclusive to Nike By You customization, now part of a limited Air Max Day 2020 release; the silver metallic finish adds versatile styling across casual to evening occasions, but the thermoplastic polyurethane upper with metallic coating scuffs permanently and requires soft cloth cleaning, and the narrow toebox with thick padding and 14.2mm heel drop necessitates ordering half a size up for comfort, while the firm, stable cushioning provides good shock absorption but less plushness than modern foams; the Air unit and midsole degrade in storage unless worn frequently, and at full price the value is considered low, making steep discounts the only worthwhile purchase for trend-conscious buyers who value collector heritage.
Verified claims
- Fit
- Several buyers report a narrow toebox and pinky-toe pain; many recommend ordering half a size up, especially for wide feet.
- Cushioning
- Firm, stable ride with above-average shock absorption (107 SA) and 55% energy return, but less cloud-like softness than modern foams.
- Sizing
- Buyers recommend ordering half a size up from your true size for Air Max 90.
- Styling versatility
- Pairs with a wide variety of clothes and occasions, from casual to evening across seasons.
- Design heritage
- The metallic colorway was originally a Nike By You exclusive, and the Air Max 90 silhouette launched in 1990 as the Air Max III before becoming a 1990s UK rave-culture icon.
- Finish maintenance
- Thermoplastic polyurethane upper with metallic coating that scuffs permanently.
- Metallic finish care
- Metallic upper scuffs permanently and needs soft-cloth cleaning only.
- Cultural impact
- Adopted by UK rave culture, now a lifestyle staple and celebrity style choice.
- Exclusivity
- Released on Air Max Day 2020; originally exclusive to Nike By You customization.
- Heel drop
- The 14.2 mm heel drop pitches weight toward the forefoot, so many recommend ordering half a size up to avoid toe crowding.
- Comfort
- Midsole and Air unit degrade in storage; frequent wear prevents cracking.
- Full-price value
- Widely considered overpriced at full price; only worthwhile at steep discounts.
- Style appeal
- Collector heritage and versatile silver finish add style value for trend-conscious buyers.
- Limited release
- Part of the limited Metallic Pack released for Air Max Day 2020.
- Wet traction
- The waffled rubber outsole is designed for non-skid traction, including on wet surfaces; no buyer reviews specifically confirm wet-grip performance.
- Build quality
- Buyer feedback indicates build quality can be inconsistent, with reports of easy creasing and concerns that the finish may not hold up optimally over time.
- Unisex fit
- Though listed as a women's release, this metallic silver colorway is built on a unisex last and was retailed with men's sizing equivalents.
Product record
- Title
- Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women
- Brand
- Nike
- Price
- 190 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 17 sourcesUses
Everyday casual wear with cushioned heel support
These sneakers are built for everyday wear, with a padded collar and tongue, a removable foam footbed, and a foam midsole with a shock-absorbing Max Air heel unit, plus a waffled non-skid rubber sole. The ride is described as firmer and more stable than plush, compared with the Air Max 1. Some wearers report average comfort and a narrow toe box that can pinch the pinky toe or the top of the foot, which may matter if you have wider feet.[1,2,5,7,8]
Everyday wear with cushioned, stable impact protection
Testers found this Air Max 90 attenuates impact better than the average lifestyle sneaker, with above-average energy return that adds bounce to toe-offs and slightly easier transitions. Its ride feels more stable and supportive than plush, so it suits walkers who want a firmer, cushioned feel underfoot. One review notes its heel drop pushes the foot forward.[3,4,5]
An everyday sneaker to wear, not shelve
Sized up as part of a guide to the Air Max 90, these work best as a sneaker you wear regularly rather than keep stored as a display pair, since regular rotation is said to extend midsole life. The same guide cautions against keeping them in long, humid storage, and notes the model's polyurethane midsole can show cracks or a foggy Air unit as early signs of wear from storage.[6]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women: Choose this if you want a statement silver sneaker: this women's Air Max 90 has a high-gloss metallic faux-leather (thermoplastic polyurethane) upper, a padded collar and tongue, and a removable foam footbed over a foam midsole with a shock-absorbing Max Air heel unit. In one reviewer's testing, the model attenuated impact better than the average lifestyle sneaker, and the waffled, non-skid rubber outsole adds everyday grip. Note that some wearers report the toe box runs narrow and can feel uncomfortable, so consider fit carefully; it comes in women's sizes 6 through 10 in silver.[1,4,7,8] | Silver V5 Rnr Sneakers Women: Choose this if you want a women's sneaker with a 2000s/Y2K-inspired runner look, featuring a white mesh upper with metallic silver overlays, reflective details for visibility at night, and a lightweight foam midsole with a removable foam footbed. Note that the fit is snug and narrow and may not suit wide feet, and while some wearers report comfortable all-day use, reviewers describe a firm sole—especially in the forefoot—rather than a bouncy ride, and one wearer found them fashionable but uncomfortable after an hour.[9,10,11,12,13,14] | Air Force 1 '07 Sneakers Women: Choose this if you want a classic black low-top leather sneaker for all-day casual wear — RunRepeat's testing recorded shock absorption at 99 SA thanks to the full-length Air unit, and its width and roomy toe box suit wide feet comfortably. Expect a break-in period: the stiff leather and padded tongue can dig into the ankle during the first few wears before the shoes mold to your foot and become cushy. Sizing runs inconsistent and half a size to a full size large for many buyers, so consider ordering down unless you have wide feet.[15,16,17] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-side profile of a low-top athletic sneaker with a high-gloss metallic silver upper, white foam midsole with visible air window, white laces, and a textured rubber outsole.
- Overall silhouetteRight-facing side profile of a low-top sneaker resting on its outsole, showing the full lateral side from heel to toe.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.53 · w 0.92 · h 0.35 (high) - Upper materialHigh-gloss metallic silver synthetic panels covering most of the upper, with smooth reflective finish and stitched panel seams.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.70 · h 0.27 (high) - Branding markRaised Swoosh-shaped panel integrated into the lateral upper formed from the same metallic material and visible by its stitched outline.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.17 (high) - Lace assemblyWhite flat laces threaded through metallic eyelet panels with visible metal-reinforced eyelets near the top.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.58 · w 0.25 · h 0.15 (high) - Tongue and collar liningLight grey padded collar and tongue visible at the top opening with a soft textile texture contrasting the metallic outer panels.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.52 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - Midsole and visible Air unitThick white foam midsole with a rectangular lateral cutout revealing a translucent air cushioning window and internal visible cavities.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.85 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.74 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Outsole treadVisible rubber outsole with toothed tread visible along the shoe base and toe edge in a darker grey tone.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.80 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (high) - Stitching detailContrasting stitched seams outlining upper panels and midsole interface, visible where panels join and around the Swoosh panel.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the shoe isolated on a light grey background with a subtle ground shadow, centered horizontally and occupying the lower half of the frame.
- Shot compositionSingle shoe photographed in profile on a neutral light grey backdrop with even, diffuse lighting and a soft shadow beneath the outsole.
- ShadowSoft drop shadow directly beneath and slightly to the right of the shoe indicating overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.84 · w 0.92 · h 0.06 (high)
Colors
metallic silver· upper panels#C3C6C9white· midsole#F1F1F4white· lace and eyelet area#C4C5CAtranslucent beige· air window interiordark grey· outsole treadlight grey· collar and tongue lining#C4C5CA- Overall silhouetteRight-facing side profile of a low-top sneaker resting on its outsole, showing the full lateral side from heel to toe.
- 02
Product
Pair of low-top sneakers shown from rear-right and partial sole views; metallic mirrored upper panels, stitched overlays, white foam midsole with visible air cushioning window, and textured rubber outsole.
- Upper materialReflective metallic silver panels covering the heel and lateral quarters with smooth mirror-like finish and visible stitched seams.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.34 (high) - Heel badge embossing“Raised horizontal-ridged heel tab with stacked embossed wording 'NIKE' above 'AIR'.”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.44 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Side oval marking“Small oval plaque on the lateral side with embossed text 'AIR MAX'.”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.59 · w 0.14 · h 0.09 (medium) - Midsole and air unitThick white foam midsole incorporating a rectangular visible air cushioning window with a translucent insert.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.66 · w 0.48 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.70 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Outsole treadWhite rubber outsole with blocky, geometric tread pattern visible on the outsoles of both shoes; deep grooves and raised lugs.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.44 · w 0.62 · h 0.42 (high) - Collar liningPadded collar and inner lining in light grey mesh fabric visible inside the shoe opening.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.33 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Stitching detailContrasting stitched seams following panel edges around heel and quarter, visible as raised lines in the metallic finish.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.50 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing two shoes on a light neutral background with soft shadowing; right shoe oriented to show rear-quarter and midsole, left shoe placed sole-up to show outsole.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes arranged on a flat light grey background; one shoe positioned on its side showing outsole, the other showing rear and lateral profiles.
- Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting with minimal shadows and neutral light grey backdrop.
- ShadowingSoft diffuse shadow beneath and slightly behind the shoes indicating overhead frontal lighting.
Colors
metallic silver· upper panels#C3C5CAbright white· midsole#C4C4C4white rubber· outsole#C4C5CAlight grey· inner lining#C3C5CApale translucent green· air window insert- Upper materialReflective metallic silver panels covering the heel and lateral quarters with smooth mirror-like finish and visible stitched seams.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of low-top sneakers with highly reflective metallic silver uppers, white flat laces, light grey textile inner liners, visible insoles printed with 'NIKE' and 'AIR', and white midsoles.
- Overall silhouettePair of low-top sneakers shown from directly above, toes at top of image and heels at bottom, both shoes parallel and spaced slightly apart.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.03 · w 0.90 · h 0.94 (high) - Upper materialHighly reflective metallic silver panels cover the toe box, vamp, and quarter panels producing mirror-like highlights and reflections.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high) - LacingWhite flat woven laces threaded through multiple eyelets, tied in a standard crisscross pattern on each shoe; lace ends tucked under the top cross on both shoes.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Tongue patchMetallic rectangular tongue patch on each shoe matching the silver upper, positioned above the laces and reflecting light.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.15 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.15 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Inner liningLight grey textile padded collar and inner lining visible around the ankle opening on both shoes.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.25 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.45 · w 0.25 · h 0.32 (high) - Midsole and outsole rimWhite midsole visible along outer edges under the metallic upper around the perimeter of both shoes.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.37 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.37 (high) - Insole branding“Printed logo and text on each insole reading 'NIKE' above 'AIR'.”
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a neutral light grey background with soft directional lighting and subtle shadowing under the shoes.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph centered on the pair of shoes with equal margin on left and right, shoes aligned vertically with toes at top.
- BackgroundUniform light grey background occupying the full image area outside the shoes.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse lighting creates gentle shadows beneath each shoe and bright specular highlights on the metallic surfaces.
- Image framingBoth shoes fully visible and uncropped within frame; small even border of background around shoes.
Colors
metallic silver· upper (metallic panels)#C4C5CAwhite· laces#C5C5CAlight grey· inner lining#C3C6CAmedium grey· insole#A2A5ACwhite· midsole#C3C5CA- Overall silhouettePair of low-top sneakers shown from directly above, toes at top of image and heels at bottom, both shoes parallel and spaced slightly apart.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Nike
Nike Air Max 90 Men's Shoes
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4580853 | Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women - Silver - 6 | CA$190.00 | Yes |
| 4580854 | Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women - Silver - 6.5 | CA$190.00 | Yes |
| 4580855 | Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women - Silver - 7 | CA$190.00 | Yes |
| 4580856 | Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women - Silver - 7.5 | CA$190.00 | Yes |
| 4580857 | Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women - Silver - 8 | CA$190.00 | Yes |
| 4580858 | Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women - Silver - 8.5 | CA$190.00 | Yes |
| 4580859 | Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women - Silver - 9 | CA$190.00 | Yes |
| 4580860 | Metallic Air Max 90 Sneakers Women - Silver - 10 | CA$190.00 | Yes |
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Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/Sneakers, r/SneakersIndia, r/NikeReddit discussions on the Nike Air Max 90 reveal a mix of appreciation for its classic design and versatility, overshadowed by widespread complaints about comfort, narrow fit, and outdated cushioning technology, with many concluding it's only a good buy at steep discounts.
While the silhouette and style receive consistent praise, the majority of users report significant comfort issues such as narrow toebox, pinky toe pain, and lack of modern cushioning. Value is seen as poor at full price but acceptable when heavily discounted.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday casual and lifestyle wear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Nike Vomero 5
Vomero 5 is widely regarded as significantly more comfortable, with better cushioning, leading some to return AM90s in favor of Vomeros.
vs Nike Air Force 1 / Jordans
Users find Air Force 1 and Jordans more comfortable, with less pressure on the top of the foot compared to the AM90's tight toebox.
Source Threads
Sizing advice for Air Max 90
An Airmax 90 in US 10 is actually 28cm long inside (it's on the box), so Nike actually add 1cm to your foot length for your true size to have a little room (which is the general approach most people recommend for it to fit properly). I bought AM90s in size 10US recently, and whilst I could wear them true to size in a 10 ... it's snughug feeling cause they are padded, especially with thicker socks, so the general oppion is to go half size up in AM90 from your true size.
u/No-Incident9215r/SneakersView thread →
Pinky toe pain in Air Max 90 compared to Vomero 5
Yeah 👍 even I feel the same using both airmax 90 and vomero 5, the vomeros are leaps ahead in terms of comfort, in the airmax your pinky toes starts paining within few steps
u/ProcessPure8797r/SneakersIndiaView thread →
Average comfort, poor materials, narrow toebox
Where is the hype? Average comfort. Poor materials. Too narrow in the toebox. Looks ok-ish.
u/myLord-God-ofNothingr/SneakersIndiaView thread →
Not comfortable but bought for looks and versatility
I’m a 90s person. Have a closet full of them, agreed they are not comfy at all, really just buy them for the colorways and the fact that they go with everything.
u/Odd-Trade-4693r/SneakersView thread →
Toebox discomfort and suffocating feeling
The toebox on airmax is incredibly uncomfortable in my experience. I have plenty of shoes and some feet issues. I can wear spizike, Jordans, AF1 no problem. Five minutes after I put on AM90 the top of my feet feels incredibly suffocated and I need to switch shoes.
u/Party-Papaya4115r/NikeView thread →