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.

With its stretchy, foot-hugging fabric and futuristic heel cage, it's still everything you love about the Huarache. Inspired by water skiing, the stretchy upper and cushioned inner sleeve create a snug fit for an incredible feel. Originally designed for performance running, Nike Air cushioning delivers lasting comfort.

For me, the Nike Air Huarache fits half a size up. With a narrow-than-usual profile, if you were to go true to size these would be too small. A full size up and the neoprene upper will be much too loose, resulting in a weird dented look that we really don't love to see.

The Nike Air Huarache debuted in 1991 with a minimal yet polarizing design. Its comfort was undeniable, thanks to a sock-like, neoprene upper that “hugged” the foot. Memorable ads for it read, “Have you hugged your foot today?” The “hug” approach came from a water skiing trip taken by Tinker Hatfield.