Nike Experiments with Materials on the Trainer 3

Next up for the strapped sneaker.

Images via Hang Chinh

by Brendan Dunne

The Nike Air Trainer 3 has already done its best to satisfy traditionalists by bringing back the original "Medicine Ball" colorway.

Now that that pair is out of the way, Nike Sportswear is trying out some other materials and patterns for the sneaker. Shown here is a rare canvas version, which also introduces a marbled look to the sole. Even the little bit of leather that is used gets a texture that gets close to elephant print.

This Nike Air Trainer 3 pair has already landed in Asia, but it's yet to show up in the U.S.

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by Brendan Dunne

The Nike Air Trainer 3 has already done its best to satisfy traditionalists by bringing back the original "Medicine Ball" colorway.

Now that that pair is out of the way, Nike Sportswear is trying out some other materials and patterns for the sneaker. Shown here is a rare canvas version, which also introduces a marbled look to the sole. Even the little bit of leather that is used gets a texture that gets close to elephant print.

This Nike Air Trainer 3 pair has already landed in Asia, but it's yet to show up in the U.S.

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