The Nike TN Air Max Plus "Black/Blue" Gradient Is This Summer's Hottest Sneaker

Could this be the shoe of the summer? Nike has upped its TN game for 2023 and its line-up is looking stronger than ever, so much so that this Nike TN Air Max Plus “Black/Blue Gradient” might top our list for the best GR this year.

Now, if you’re clued up on your TN history, you’ll understand the significance behind gradient colourways, as they very nearly didn’t make it into production. When Sean McDowell designed the shoe back in 1998, he was told the finish wasn’t achievable, so he had to engineer a solution alongside the Swoosh team in order to make it happen. This was finally achieved by printing layers of the colour over the lightest shade, finally creating the desired finish.

It’s no secret that the TN looks great in a bold colourway, but this is one of the best we’ve seen in a while. Some people are even likening it to 2021’s "Tiffany" colour, a pair that sells for hundreds on the resale market. Looking at the pair you’ll see it fade from a light to bright blue, while black caging stretches upwards. A silver Swoosh hits the sides, and a gradient blue whale tail calls back to the model’s Florida beach inspo. Now, the internet is already going mad for this shoe, so if you’re looking to secure your size then hit the links below to set your release reminder, and don’t forget to head over to Nike TN Shoes to check out the rest of the range.