Purple, Green and a Little Gotham: Nike's Air Max 95 Big Bubble Arrives in a Villain's Palette

Nike has released a premium version of the Air Max 95 Big Bubble, and its colorway has people thinking of the Joker. The resemblance comes from small touches of violet and green, which hint at the comic-book villain without turning the shoe into a costume. It's a lesson in restraint: the color shows up as an accent, never the whole look. From a Palm Beach morning to a Manhattan sidewalk, it's a sneaker for the person who likes a costume reference only they and a few sharp observers will catch.

With reporting from Footwear News.