Men's Nike Air Tailwind 79 Kawa Herringbone texture on the footbed

Herringbone texture on the footbed and outsole enhances traction to help prevent slip

Stacked memory foam footbed gives excellent underfoot comfort

Mesh and synthetic materials combine for the fluid look of the original

The Nike Air Max 97 remasters the original design with bold new colors and flashes of gold

crisp nylon and soft knit

Men's Nike Air Tailwind 79 Kawa Herringbone texture on the footbedNike Air Tailwind 79 Shoe 40 YEARS LATER AND FAST AS EVER. Making its debut in 1978 for the Honolulu Marathon, the Nike Air Tailwind was a revolution in cushioning. Now, a racing icon returns with the Nike Air Tailwind 79, featuring nearly original materials and colors, plus the Nike Air unit that made it a winner. Materials, shape and colors are as close to the original as possible. Nike Air unit provides lightweight cushioning. Textile and leather