No sneaker rewards colour like the Air Max Plus. The gradient upper turns every release into a different mood, which is exactly why TN collectors talk in colourways rather than models. Here are the ones every fan should know, and where to find them. Browse the full Air Max Plus collection at Shoe Religion.
Triple Black: the everyday standard
If you own one TN, it is probably this one. The Air Max Plus TN Triple Black strips the silhouette back to pure shape, which paradoxically makes the design read even more clearly. It goes with everything, hides city wear, and never looks out of place. For many people it is the entry point and the shoe they keep replacing.
Shark Attack: the collector's grail
Few TN colourways carry the mythology of Shark Attack. The teal-to-black gradient with contrasting cage is instantly recognisable and has followed the shoe through multiple generations of fans. If you want a TN that other TN wearers will clock immediately, this is it.
Reverse Grape: heritage colour blocking
The grape palette is one of Nike's most enduring, and the Reverse Grape TN flips it for a fresh take on a familiar combination. Purple and black is a hard pairing to get right; this one does.
Neon: maximum TN
Some people want the loudest version, and TN Neon delivers exactly that. Bright, unapologetic and completely in the spirit of the silhouette, it is the colourway to reach for when the shoe is the whole outfit.
Sunset and gradient pairs
Given the design's origin story, the sunset-adjacent colourways feel especially right. Desert Sunset leans warm, while Hyper Blue and Sky Blue take the gradient in a cooler direction. The Vapor Green Gradient is another standout for anyone who wants the fade front and centre.
Clean and tonal options
Not every TN has to shout. The TN Panda in black and white is a modern classic, Wolf Grey offers a neutral alternative, and the OG Black Reflective keeps things heritage.
City and anniversary editions
The TN's European following has produced city-inspired releases such as Lisboa and Naples, while the 25th Anniversary pair marks the silhouette's longevity.
Which colourway should you buy?
If it is your first TN, go neutral: Triple Black, Panda or Wolf Grey will get worn most. If you already own a pair, that is when the gradients and the heritage colourways earn their place. Our guide to the best TNs to buy right now ranks the current line-up, and how to style TNs covers wearing them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most iconic TN colourway? Shark Attack and Triple Black are the two most frequently cited, for very different reasons.
Which TN is best for everyday wear? Triple Black, Panda or Wolf Grey, because they pair with almost anything.
Do TN colourways sell out? Popular releases can move quickly, so if a colourway matters to you it is worth acting when you see your size.
Related reading: The Complete TN Guide | Styling Triple Black | History of the TN