Pastel hues have been infiltrating lifestyle sneakers quietly. Loud? Not particularly. Thoughtful? Very much so. That transition has felt particularly pronounced within this recent women’s collection, where colors speak volumes before the logos ever get a chance.
The Nike Air Max 90 “Particle Pink” embraces that ethos with layers of pink that are soft yet purposeful. White mesh makes up the foundation while Pearl Pink leather molds the mudguard and eye stays along with a bolder Silt Red that caps the bottom panels and heel. Ribbed plastic outlines the eyelets and heel badge while a tonal Nike Swoosh keeps the side cleanly tied together.
Underfoot, a bright white midsole envelopes a lightly stained Air window. The subtlest of details, but one that connects the cushioning to the upper visually rather than contrasting it. Silt Red anchors the shoe on the ground with a classic waffle outsole, but the real lesson here is another step in refreshing the silo away from loud, classic colorways and into something more muted.
The Nike Air Max 90 “Particle Pink” is available to purchase at Nike.com for $135.
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Nike Air Max 90 (W)
Color: Particle Pink/Pearl Pink-Silt Red
Style Code: IM4613-600
Release Date: February 5, 2026
Price: $135
