John Kim Nike is finally doing right by the x SACAI side-buckle strap sandals in 2023 as it is scheduled to bring back the original large premium Air Max units this year. An all-black weartest sample of said x SACAI side-buckle strap sandals “Big Bubble” was leaked in March of 2022, revealing the enlarged Max Air unit at the heel to reflect the original specs of the first visible premium Air Max sneaker. Not much later, the x SACAI side-buckle strap sandals ’86 “Sport Red” was revealed on an installment of Nike SNKRS Live, further confirming reports made by premium Air Max enthusiast @bubblekoppe.
While updated images of the 2023 x SACAI side-buckle strap sandals ’86 “Big Bubble” haven’t been revealed, a style code of this anticipated release has surfaced, further pointing to a release around the premium Air Max Day 2023 festivities. This upcoming March 26th – the designated calendar date of this holiday – marks the tenth overall premium Air Max Day celebration, so what better way to black this milestone with a proper retro?
Stay tuned for updates as we learn more about the x SACAI side-buckle strap sandals ’86 “Big Bubble” as well as the rest of the premium Air Max Day 2023 line-up.
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Nike x SACAI side-buckle strap sandals '86 "Big Bubble"
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An in-hand look at the “Big Bubble” x SACAI side-buckle strap sandals has been added ahead. Video via Instagram user Tommy Triggah
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Additional, detailed imagery of the “Big Bubble” Nike x SACAI side-buckle strap sandals have been added below (Photos via @iceberg.og).
