For a while they sat on shelves and Nike eventually halted production on the model and shifted budget elsewhere. The silhouette had actually garnered a new and slightly-bad reputation according to many, with the legendary status tarnished by how mainstream they had become.

If you can touch the materials you will be able to quickly see the difference in quality, usually the main difference is in the upper, in cases where mesh is used as the main material. The seams of the fake models are of lower quality and resistance, in the toecap they always appear with a double reinforcement seam.

Originally designed to dominate footraces, the quirky and distinctive silhouette has been a perennial mainstay in the Nike lineup, transcending its pavement-pounding roots to become a favourite among collectors and casual footwear enthusiasts alike.

The iconic Nike Air Huarache is slowly but surely making a comeback because the shoe is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year and, coincidently, colorful, layered shoes are currently all the rage.