NYC Sneaker Watch: Nike Air Max Moto 2K Cordura "Medium Ash" Appears Online

Nike has added a new colorway to its Air Max Moto 2K, the revived Y2K-era running shoe, this time built with Cordura fabric. The colorway is called "Medium Ash," and on Nike's Saudi Arabia website the full name reads Medium Ash/Black/Deep Pewter/Seaweed.

The palette starts from dark brown and adds teal blue accents. In the product photos, the upper pairs a charcoal-toned textile with brown suede-style overlays, and a Cordura tag sits on the heel side. The laces carry teal flecks, and the same color shows up on the "CUSHLON" lettering and around the visible Air unit on the midsole. A top-down shot shows teal graphics on the lining and insole as well, which lifts an otherwise dark shoe.

Cordura is known for its abrasion resistance. Highsnobiety describes the shoe as being as strong and durable as military uniforms and hiking gear, though the writer says it reads more as a casual-errands sneaker than a battlefield one. The outlet also notes that the Air Max Moto 2K Cordura exists in an all-grey colorway too.

Pricing is SAR 899 on the Saudi site, which Highsnobiety converts to around $240. The listing mentions free delivery and returns as well as cash on delivery for buyers in Saudi Arabia.

For New York sneaker fans, the appeal is the sculpted, early-2000s Air Max profile in a tougher, outdoor-minded material. The earthy brown-and-teal scheme keeps it low-key, and it suits the move toward utilitarian footwear that has been running through the sneaker world this season. The pair is currently seen on Nike's Saudi site.