Nike Air Max Plus Tough Red Black

The Nike Air Max Plus Tough Red Black with style code DM0032-601 turns the most recognisable gradient in Air Max history into a deep, dark red. 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. Here those ribs are the main carrier of the fade from red into black.

Colorway: Tough Red / Black

The Nike Air Max Plus Tough Red Black is built around a mesh upper where Tough Red fades into black, the gradient the model is known for. The TPU ribs running up from the midsole across the sidewall are finished in black and read sharply against the red, keeping the structure of the silhouette clearly visible. Mystic Dates returns as a slightly deeper red through the detailing while Grey Fog softens the transition around the sole. 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 that gives the DM0032-601 its dark foundation.

How does the Nike Air Max Plus Tough Red Black 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 DM0032-601 is the best advice.