Air Max 95 3 Lions

With just a few weeks remaining before the start of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, The Swoosh has been readying an honorary collection using their own faux club, “Social F.C.”, which has taken over a pair of Air Huarache’s and Air Presto’s to start. Now the Beaverton-based brand is centering its synonymous offshoots around the favorites to hoist the FIFA World Cup Trophy in December, beginning with England’s 3 Lions National Team’s own Air Max 95. Constructing an aesthetic akin to their home kits, an off-white hue embarks across the smooth leather of the forefoot and midfoot panel, save one wavy strip which indulges in a a blue, purple and grey gradient that’s medial side bears a tonal blue build. Utilizing titular “University Red” trim to outline the heels mini Swoosh, the tongue’s Air Max branding renders a color match while introducing navy and cyan hues that outfit the 3 Lions embroidered tab and branded insoles. Outfitting its upper mesh in a crisp white treatment, navy accents lay claim to the lace loops and tread underfoot whereas its forefoot’s AM bubble proffers the secondary turqoise tone while its heel engages in a jet-black cloak.