Key Details
Price: $130Style Code: HQ3817-002
- The tongue features a perforated, grid like checkerboard pattern that gives the pair its name.
- The upper sits on a neutral, grey based foundation with light green accents on the branding and Air unit.
- The grid patterned tongue echoes the textured treatment previously seen on the Air Max 90 Drift.
The Nike Air Max 90 “Grid Tongue” brings a perforated, checkerboard style pattern to the shoe’s tongue as part of a general release colorway landing in 2026. The pair pairs a neutral, grey based upper with light green hits on the branding and Air unit.
Official images are out ahead of a release at Nike.com and other retailers, with a retail price of $130.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
Nike Air Max 90 “Grid Tongue”
Style Code: HQ3817-002
Colorway: Black/Light Smoke Grey/Platinum Tint
Price: $130
Release Date: TBA
The Nike Air Max 90 “Grid Tongue” doesn’t have a confirmed release date yet, with reporting pointing to a 2026 arrival at retail. It’s expected to retail for $130 once it lands at Nike.com and select retailers. JustFreshKicks will share the exact date and any early access details as soon as they’re confirmed.
Nike Air Max 90 “Grid Tongue” Design
The Nike Air Max 90 has stayed busy through 2026 even as the brand keeps most of its Air Max spotlight on other silhouettes. An NFL themed pack and a Wagyu inspired pair have both dropped in recent weeks, and the “Grid Tongue” joins that run of general releases for Tinker Hatfield’s 1990 design. It arrives while the Air Max 95 “Big Bubble” celebration is still rolling and ahead of a rumored Air Max 97 anniversary push expected in 2027, so the 90 is working with a lighter release calendar than some of its siblings this year. Shoppers can track this pair and the rest of the line through JustFreshKicks’ sneaker release dates coverage as more details surface.
The standout feature is the tongue itself, where a perforated grid of checkered holes runs down the midline, giving the shoe its name and recalling the textured tongue treatment seen on the Air Max 90 Drift. That patterned tongue sits on a neutral, grey based upper, with the official colorway listed as Black/Light Smoke Grey/Platinum Tint. Light green flares hit the Swoosh branding and the visible Air unit in the heel, breaking up the otherwise muted palette without pulling the shoe away from its everyday, goes with anything appeal. The pair carries style code HQ3817-002.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Nike Air Max 90 “Grid Tongue” release?
An exact date hasn’t been confirmed, but the pair is expected to arrive sometime in 2026.
How much does the Nike Air Max 90 “Grid Tongue” cost?
It’s expected to retail for $130.
Where can you buy the Nike Air Max 90 “Grid Tongue”?
It’s set to release at Nike.com along with select retailers.
What is the official colorway of the Nike Air Max 90 “Grid Tongue”?
It’s listed as Black/Light Smoke Grey/Platinum Tint, worn with light green accents on the branding and Air unit.
Why is it called the “Grid Tongue”?
The nickname comes from the perforated, grid like pattern that runs down the tongue’s midline.
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