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.

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?”

Huaraches are a tight fit because of the strap at the back, more so than the length of the shoe. If you measured the length it would probably be the right size it says, but the plastic strap at the back doesn't really stretch that much and that's why they run smaller.