Polarizing in design, the collaborative silhouette features experimental cushioning and tooling solutions along the lines of what’s produced under the Nike ISPA banner. Top-notch breathability is accomplished via a mesh base, but instead of resembling Nike Running sneakers of yesteryear, the model’s ample synthetic overlays and shape propel it into the future. Furthermore, an exaggerated sole unit simultaneously nods to brutalism and utilitarian footwear of utilitarian time given its jagged edges, exposed nature and Zoom Air units at the forefoot. Lastly, 1017 ALYX 9SM’s designer infuses Swoosh heritage to his forward-thinking joint-effort through the tank wheel-reminiscent waffle-patterned outsole.