Making its debut in 1978 for the Honolulu Marathon, the Nike Air Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. Now, a racing icon returns with the Nike Air Tailwind 79, featuring nearly original materials and colours, plus the Nike Air unit that made it a winner. Materials, shape and colours are as close to the original as possible. Nike Air unit provides lightweight cushioning. Textile and leather upper gives comfortable support. Rubber outsole with Waffle traction pattern has durable grip. Colour: Black/Team Orange/White Nike Air Tailwind Origins Making its debut in Hawaii for the Honolulu Marathon in 1978, the Nike Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. The first shoe to feature full-length Nike Air, it became an instant classic with its nylon upper and silver mesh, the idea of which was to make the shoe look light and fast and like the wind.
Making its debut in 1978 for the Honolulu Marathon, the Nike Air Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. Now, a racing icon returns with the Nike Air Tailwind 79, featuring nearly original materials and colours, plus the Nike Air unit that made it a winner. Materials, shape and colours are as close to the original as possible. Nike Air unit provides lightweight cushioning. Textile and leather upper gives comfortable support. Rubber outsole with Waffle traction pattern has durable grip. Colour: Black/Team Orange/White Nike Air Tailwind Origins Making its debut in Hawaii for the Honolulu Marathon in 1978, the Nike Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. The first shoe to feature full-length Nike Air, it became an instant classic with its nylon upper and silver mesh, the idea of which was to make the shoe look light and fast and like the wind.
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last seen 9 May 2026
The lowest price we last saw for Nike Air Tailwind 79 (Black / White) was $61.00 at Stuarts London, compared across 6 retailers (last seen 9 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $61.00 on 9 May 2026.
Prices last updated 9 May 2026.
Nike Air Tailwind 79 (Black / White)
Making its debut in 1978 for the Honolulu Marathon, the Nike Air Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. Now, a racing icon returns with the Nike Air Tailwind 79, featuring nearly original materials and colours, plus the Nike Air unit that made it a winner. Materials, shape and colours are as close to the original as possible. Nike Air unit provides lightweight cushioning. Textile and leather upper gives comfortable support. Rubber outsole with Waffle traction pattern has durable grip. Colour: Black/Team Orange/White Nike Air Tailwind Origins Making its debut in Hawaii for the Honolulu Marathon in 1978, the Nike Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. The first shoe to feature full-length Nike Air, it became an instant classic with its nylon upper and silver mesh, the idea of which was to make the shoe look light and fast and like the wind.
Making its debut in 1978 for the Honolulu Marathon, the Nike Air Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. Now, a racing icon returns with the Nike Air Tailwind 79, featuring nearly original materials and colours, plus the Nike Air unit that made it a winner. Materials, shape and colours are as close to the original as possible. Nike Air unit provides lightweight cushioning. Textile and leather upper gives comfortable support. Rubber outsole with Waffle traction pattern has durable grip. Colour: Black/Team Orange/White Nike Air Tailwind Origins Making its debut in Hawaii for the Honolulu Marathon in 1978, the Nike Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. The first shoe to feature full-length Nike Air, it became an instant classic with its nylon upper and silver mesh, the idea of which was to make the shoe look light and fast and like the wind.
Last updated at 09/05/2026 12:58:37
Nike Air Tailwind 79 - Black/White/Orange - Black / UK 7.5
14-day returns
Nike Tailwind 79 Black White
Delivery $46.85
Nike Air Tailwind 79 'Black White' | Men's Size 9
Delivery between 11–18 May $25
Men's Air Tailwind 79 Running Shoe, Black White Team Orange, 9
Delivery between 15–18 May $29
Nike Tailwind 79 Black White, UK 8
Delivery between 14–18 May $14.99
Nike Air Tailwind 79 Black White Unisex Sneakers Team-Orange 487754-012 42.5
Delivery between 11–22 May $6
| Farbe | Schwarz |
| Größe | 42.5 |
| Material Obermaterial | Textilie |
| Material Zwischensohle | Air sole |
| Material Sohle | Gummi |
Nike Air Tailwind 79 - Black/White/Orange - Black / UK 7.5
14-day returns
Nike Tailwind 79 Black White
Delivery $46.85
Nike Air Tailwind 79 'Black White' | Men's Size 9
Delivery between 11–18 May $25
Men's Air Tailwind 79 Running Shoe, Black White Team Orange, 9
Delivery between 15–18 May $29
Nike Tailwind 79 Black White, UK 8
Delivery between 14–18 May $14.99
| Farbe | Schwarz |
| Größe | 42.5 |
| Material Obermaterial | Textilie |
| Material Zwischensohle | Air sole |
| Material Sohle | Gummi |
