The Nike Air Max BW ‘Los Angeles’ dresses the retro runner in a distinctive color scheme inspired by the sportswear and vintage clothing scene of early ‘90s LA. The sneaker makes use of a breathable black mesh upper with reinforced overlays in white synthetic leather and black suede. Vibrant orange accents make their way to the Swoosh, collar and tongue, featuring mismatched Nike and LA branding. Purple metallic lace jewels are stamped with ‘2021’ and ‘1991’ — the shoe’s debut year — while ‘Los Angeles’ is inscribed on the back heel in embossed block lettering. A foam midsole houses a violet-tinged Max Air unit in the heel, a detail that gives the shoe its abbreviated moniker. (BW is short for ‘Big Window.)