The Nike Air Max 90 "Tartan" reads as a mostly black sneaker from the front, with the checked textile only coming through clearly around the ankle and heel. The tartan pattern combines several shades of red with thin Yellow Ochre and white lines, most visible from the side and rear. The rest of the upper mixes black mesh with leather and suede-like panels, while a dark red Swoosh, laces and Air Max branding tie back into the tartan's red tones. Laces, midsole and outsole stay black throughout.