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Inspiration from Six Global Cities

A Bouquet of Color: Introducing the Vibrant Floral Air Max

Nike's Women's City Collection welcomes the "Nike Air Max 1 Ultra," a shoe as vibrant as flowers blooming at your feet. Six models, each inspired by one of the world's six major cities known for their running communities, are now available.

Text by Yuzu Kuromiya

Two Cities Paired for Three Distinct Designs

This collection draws inspiration from Tokyo, London, Milan, New York, Paris, and Shanghai. Each pair of cities is represented by three patterns, blending iconic flowers with historical elements. The distinct colorways of each item lend a unique personality to the six different shoe designs.

The first pattern merges the rose of New York with the lily of Paris. The New York version features a monochrome palette of black, white, and gray, reflecting the city's modern aesthetic and its residents' preference for black. In contrast, the Paris version is adorned with soft, Rococo-inspired pastels.

The London and Tokyo versions showcase dynamic designs featuring roses and cherry blossoms, respectively. Tokyo's representation uses varying shades of indigo, while London's design is set against a gothic-inspired black background, accented with fiery reds and whites.

The final pattern delicately balances the lily of Milan with the plum blossom of Shanghai. The Milan version adopts a subtle bronze hue, reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance. Contrasting this, the Shanghai version features a distinctive oriental red.

In addition to these running shoes, T-shirts inspired by the six cities are also released. The shoes and T-shirts are part of the "Nike Sportswear Spring 2015 City Collection" and are available at the official online store, Nike direct stores including the Nike Women's Studio, and select Nike Sportswear retailers.