Nike Air Max Plus Oil Slick
The Nike Air Max Plus Oil Slick with style code IH7960-001 takes the most recognisable gradient in Air Max history and turns it into an oil-like, multi-tone finish. The Air Max Plus arrived in 1998, designed by Sean McDowell with palm trees and a Florida sunset as reference points, carrying its signature TPU ribs across the sidewall and Tuned Air underfoot. That graded upper is exactly what makes the model suited to a build that shifts colour as the light moves.
Colorway: Black / Multi-Color
The Nike Air Max Plus Oil Slick is built around a black mesh upper covered by an iridescent layer that reads purple, green and blue depending on the angle. The TPU ribs running up from the midsole across the sidewall carry the same effect, making the structure that defines the silhouette stand out further. Anthracite returns in the darker sections and holds the build together when the light effect drops away. Familiar Air Max Plus branding sits on the heel and tongue. Underfoot is Tuned Air cushioning with a visible unit in the heel, finished with a black outsole, which keeps the IH7960-001 dark and wearable despite the striking upper.
How does the Nike Air Max Plus Oil Slick fit?
The Air Max Plus generally fits true to size but runs narrower than many other Nike models. The TPU ribs give very little, so the shoe feels tight across the forefoot. If you have wider feet, half a size up on the IH7960-001 is the best advice.