The Nike A-Cold-Wall x Air Max Plus eschews the silhouette's traditional mesh construction , using a black leather upper instead covered with a thermoformed exoskeleton. Dual logo badge adorns tongue and on the side of the sneaker is a laser-engraved Swoosh with compact squares referencing ACW iconography. The heel is reinforced by a ribbed clear TPU overlay featuring OG Nike Tn Air branding.. Lightweight cushioning is provided by a black PU outsole with visible Air-sole cushioning and a TPU shank plate resembling the tail of a whale.