In 2004, the collaboration of Nike with one of the most important Japanese football teams, the Urawa Dragons, gave birth to the Nike Air Max 1 Urawa. It was a true reference point for sneaker enthusiasts. Since it never came out outside of Japan, it was never easy to get your hands on it, unless you wanted to spend a fortune between the secondary market markup and shipping. Now is the time for redemption as the iconic shoe has been reissued and made available to everyone.

In anticipation of the twentieth anniversary of this particular model, the American sportswear company dug deep into its archives and announced that the Urawa will finally be released worldwide. Inspired by the team’s Away kit, the shoe is crafted on a black mesh base, overlaid with “Pure Platinum” panels. The all-white swoosh runs across the outer and medial sides, as tradition dictates.

Red accents stand out on the eyelets and the air cushion, while the Urawa Dragons logo is placed on the heel and on the foam insole, with a style inspired by Japanese calligraphy. The sneaker is finished with the glittering “Nike Air” branding that shines on the tongue.

In addition to the Urawa, the Air Force 1 Low Ueno Sakura from 2005 will also be launched internationally. It is rumored that other exclusively Japanese releases, such as the Dunk Low Brazil and Plum, will be distributed on a global scale. As a result, those who have admired these sneakers only through Discord in the past two years may soon own a pair.

The Nike Air Max 1 Urawa will hit shelves on October 3rd on Nike’s official website, on the Snkrs app, and at some selected retailers worldwide. The price will be around 180 euros.

Article originally published on AllinReplica UK