Making its debut in the Honolulu Marathon in late 1978, the Nike Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. Now, a racing icon returns with the Nike Air Tailwind 79 SE, featuring nearly identical materials and colorways, plus the Nike Air unit that made it a winner. Nike Air unit provides lightweight cushioning. Rubber outsole with waffle traction pattern supplies durable grip. Materials, shape and colorways are as close to the original as possible.