The TN is one of those models I never get tired of. That aggressive profile, the whale-tail heel, the gradient across the upper: the Air Max Plus has character in spades. But when it comes to buying smart, I have a clear preference—and it goes against the instinct of a lot of people. Everyone reaches for black. I look at the OG colorways, and “Hyper Blue” is a textbook example of why.
Black is everywhere, and that comes at a cost
A black Air Max Plus is never a bad choice, but it is an overcrowded one. There are countless pairs out there, they get re-released constantly, and that means supply is huge. Plenty of supply is convenient if you simply want a clean daily sneaker, but it also means the shoe loses some of its appeal. You end up buying something half the city already owns.
An OG colorway like Hyper Blue plays a different game. This version draws on the original TN DNA, with the blue gradient that made the model famous. Colorways like this have a reason to be worn and a reason to be kept, and that difference shows in how they hold up over time.
What buyers should look out for
With the Air Max Plus, timing and sizing are everything. Because so many versions exist side by side, prices fluctuate significantly by colorway and size. With an OG that returns less often, you’re more likely to see certain sizes sell out while others remain available. That’s exactly where your opportunity lies: the size that isn’t in demand is the size that gets you a fairer price.
I also always pay attention to the year and the exact version. With a model that has been re-released so often, you want to know whether you’re getting the OG run or a later version, because that affects the value and sometimes the details of the upper. Read the listing carefully, and be wary of a price that seems too good to be true without a clear description.
Recognizing the cooldown
As with other sought-after models, the TN market moves in waves. Around a release or a viral moment, the hype builds and you pay top dollar. Once that energy fades, the balance of power shifts to the buyer. The Hypescore on Solezilla is designed for exactly that: it shows you whether a model is still generating serious buzz or whether the excitement is starting to cool. With an OG colorway that isn’t constantly restocked, that cooldown is often your best chance to pick it up without paying through the nose.
How to do it right
Before you pull the trigger, compare this Hyper Blue with the rest. On the Nike Air Max Plus page at Solezilla, you can compare prices by shop and available sizes in a single overview, so you can see exactly where your size is listed at the best price. And if you’re torn between this OG and another version, browse the broader Nike selection and see where the balance between price and colorway makes the most sense. The best deal is almost never the first one you find. It’s the deal you uncover because you take the time to keep looking.