The Nike Air Max 90 Essential Dark Russet is a sneaker from the 2018 "Essential" line, featuring a layered leather and mesh upper with a Dark Russet color palette, and it has a durable Waffle outsole and visible Max Air cushioning for a classic look and feel. In contrast, the more recent 2024 "Dark Russet" colorway features a black mesh base, iridescent and metallic copper overlays, and Dark Russet accents on the eyelets and branding, all paying homage to the 1999 Air Tuned Max silhouette.