Nike has unveiled a prototype of the Air Max 1000 “Multicolor,” marking the first time the 3D-printed sneaker will feature more than one color. The shoe is produced through Nike’s partnership with 3D printing company Zellerfeld. Previous versions of the Air Max 1000 maintained a single color throughout their printed components.
The prototype displays a split-color design with purple extending from the sole through much of the upper, meeting black at a wavy line across the shoe’s profile. A black Air Max unit is inserted into the heel for additional contrast. Nike states that Zellerfeld’s new dual-color printing technology allows for color application “as precise as the shape itself” through programming.
Nike first launched the Air Max 1000 in limited quantities in late 2024, with broader releases following in 2025. The design draws inspiration from the original Air Max 1. The same year saw the introduction of Nike’s second 3D-printed model, the Air Max 95000.
The Air Max 95000 utilizes Project Nectar technology for enhanced printing detail, featuring a second printing layer with “Volt” green accents on its black base colorway. While this model also produces a two-color result, Nike notes the printing process differs from the method used for the new Air Max 1000. The Air Max 1000 “Multicolor” is scheduled for release later this year, with Nike indicating that future 3D-printed Air Max models will incorporate the new multi-color capabilities.
Source: wwd.com