What does TN mean at Nike, or what does TN stand for?
The TN on the Nike Air Max TN stands for Tuned Air. But why does the shoe have two names? It was rebranded by Nike, but this was never officially released. The characteristic TN logo can be found on the tongue as well as on the heel.
At first, however, the designer had not included the hexagonal symbol in his designs at all. He was almost satisfied with his sketches when he learned that he had to place it prominently. "I was not aware that we had to use the logo. But they told me that it was super important and that we had to place it prominently."
Who designed the Nike TN?
Sean McDowell designed the Nike AM Plus even before he actually started at Nike. "I was thinking and drawing while relaxing on the beaches of Florida. That was sometimes my most creative phase," he recalls of his holiday. Right after he was hired at Nike, in 1997, he did not shy away from the challenge of creating a running shoe. He himself was a passionate runner, so he also knew what potential wearers would value.
The shoe was to incorporate the Air innovation under the working title Sky Air, which in turn used two opposing hemispheres to improve cushioning technology. Previously, 15 designs had already been rejected by the retailer.
What are the real names of the Shark Nikez?
If you ever come across the term Shark Nikez or Shark Nikes, they're probably referring to the Nike Air Max Plus. In fact, designer Sean McDowell was inspired by a whale, not a shark. The tail fin of the giant mammal is reflected in the upper of the shoes. "That whale fin sticking out of the water is just iconic," says McDowell. However, one of the OG colorways was also colloquially called Shark.
What is the Nike TN inspired by?
Many elements from nature inspire the design of the Nike TN. These include, as already mentioned, the tail fin of a whale, but also the palm trees and the beautiful Florida sky.
"I drew a sunset - one in blue, one in purple. I experimented with different colours and sky variations. Some palms turned out a bit more technical and very geometric, others wafted," the designer reports. 
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