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Nike’s New All-Weather Air Max Is a Technical Trailblazer for Winter’s Worst

The winter version of the innovative Air Max Dn is down to get dirty.

Close-up of a sneaker featuring a textured brown and tan upper with a grid pattern and smooth overlays. The midsole includes three visible translucent air cushioning pods with a glossy finish, set in a taupe-colored foam base. The outsole has a black tread pattern.Nike

By Jack Seemer

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Released in 2024, the Air Max Dn was already one of the most fully-loaded lifestyle sneakers across Nike’s repertoire.

It debuted a dual-chamber Air unit, each with its own psi pressure levels, to deliver smooth, dynamic cushioning with every step.

But with an all-weather upgrade ahead of fall and winter, the Air Max Dn may take the cake as the most technical everyday sneaker Nike now makes without an ACG designation.

Pair of modern athletic sneakers in light beige with black and mint green accents. The shoes feature a sleek, streamlined design with a smooth upper and no visible laces, instead using a black elastic cord with lime green toggles for adjustment. The midsole is beige with a unique design element on the side incorporating mint green circular cushioning units. The outsole is black with textured grip. The overall look is futuristic and sporty.
The Air Max Dn Roam is a winterized version of the Air Max Dn from 2024.
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Thick skin

Like the original, the Air Max Dn Roam features one of Nike’s most advanced cushioning systems, culminating more than three decades of research and development that began with the Tailwind (the first shoe to feature Air technology).

Close-up of a sneaker's midsole and outsole area, featuring a white midsole with four visible green translucent air pods labeled "Dn AIR." The upper part of the shoe has a textured teal fabric with black and beige overlays, and the outsole is black with red accents.
The shoe features one of Nike’s most advanced cushioning systems, which utilizes different pods, each with a different psi.
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However, the upper here has been replaced with a two-layer unit that includes an internal sock-like sleeve, covered with a zip-up shroud for mud, rain and sleet.

Pair of beige Nike Air Max sneakers viewed from above, featuring a zipper closure down the center, white Nike swoosh logos near the toes, and bright blue insoles with the Air Max logo. The shoes have a sleek, streamlined design with a slightly darker beige toe cap and cushioned ankle collars.
An external zip-up shroud serves as a protective shield against rain and snow.
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Pair of Nike Air Max sneakers shown from the back, featuring a beige upper with light teal mesh panels, black accents around the heel, and visible green Air Max cushioning in the sole. The heel displays the Air Max logo in black, white, orange, and red.
The upper also features durable ripstop material, deployed around the heel.
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The toebox also features a rubber overlay for additional durability and impact protection, should you want to the take the name of the shoe at face value and venture off-road with it.

That adventurous spirit is also underscored by the Storm-Tread outsole. While it lacks the the hardwearing lugs and grip of a traditional hiker, it does give the Air Max Dn Roam extra traction for slippery sidewalks and light trails.

Black rubber outsole of a shoe with deep treads for traction, featuring the text "NIKE STORM-TREAD" in the center and a red segmented design near the heel.
Nike Storm-Tread may lack the grip and security of a traditional hiker, however, it is still an upgrade over your classic lifestyle outsoles.
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Finally, toggle laces give it a technical flourish, with the added benefits of an easy on and quick adjustability.

Close-up of a black and olive green sneaker featuring a partially unzipped black zipper on the side. The sneaker has light beige elastic laces with a plastic toggle for adjustment. The word "air" is visible in gray text on the black fabric near the zipper. The materials include a mix of textured and smooth fabrics.
The laces are quickly adjustable on the fly.
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Availability and pricing

The Air Max Dn Roam is now available overseas with a price of 229,000 South Korean won (around $165). Look for it to land in the US in the coming weeks.

At launch, it comes in three colorways, including light gray, tan and black.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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