Nike Air Max Plus 'Triple Black' – The Predator Goes Dark
Nike Air Max Plus 'Triple Black' – The Predator Goes Dark
Nike Air Max Plus 'Triple Black' – The Most Aggressive Nike Silhouette, All Blacked Out
The Nike Air Max Plus 'Triple Black' takes one of the most polarizing and beloved silhouettes in Nike's history and strips it down to pure darkness. The AM Plus's iconic wave-inspired TPU overlays, gradient design language, and Tuned Air cushioning system — all rendered in an all-black palette that makes the shoe's aggressive, predatory design even more commanding. This is the Tn in its most menacing form.
Key Features
- 'Triple Black' Colorway: An all-black palette across the upper, midsole, and outsole — a monochromatic approach that amplifies the Air Max Plus's already aggressive design language and gives it a sleek, stealthy identity
- Wave-Inspired TPU Overlays: The AM Plus's defining design detail — the flowing, gradient TPU wave overlays along the lateral side that made this shoe an instant icon in 1998, rendered in tonal black for a unified, dark aesthetic
- Tuned Air Cushioning: Individual Tuned Air hemispheres in the forefoot and heel deliver targeted, zone-specific cushioning that provides a responsive, comfortable ride across every step
- Gradient Upper Design: The AM Plus's signature gradient design flows from dark to light — executed in tonal black shades for the Triple Black colorway, adding subtle depth and dimension to the all-dark palette
- Lace Straps: The distinctive dynamic lace strap system across the midfoot provides a locked-in, secure fit that's as functional as it is visually distinctive
- Rubber Outsole: Durable rubber outsole with waffle-inspired traction delivers reliable grip while completing the all-black color story underfoot
The TN That Never Needed Color
The Air Max Plus debuted in 1998 designed by Sean McDowell, inspired by the gradient colors of a Florida sunset and the aerodynamic lines of fighter jets. It was immediately controversial — too aggressive, too bold, too unlike anything else Nike had made. Then the streets claimed it, and it became one of the most culturally significant Nike silhouettes of all time. The 'Triple Black' honors that street credibility with a colorway that needs nothing else — just the silhouette, doing what it does best.
No color needed. Just the wave. The Nike Air Max Plus 'Triple Black' is the TN at its most powerful.