Nike’s inaugural Air Works program continues its rollout of experimental footwear with Los Angeles-based creative Masyn unveiling his own 3D-printed Air Max silhouette, developed in partnership with Nike and Zellerfeld.

Despite living in a town rife with aspiring celebrities, Masyn drew inspiration from the everyday people who have shaped his life. Friends, family, and mentors serve as the foundation of the design, which features a constellation of stars extending across the upper and outsole.

One particularly thoughtful detail appears underneath the shoe, where a large embossed star leaves a star-shaped footprint with every step. The feature symbolizes the lasting impressions that the people closest to Masyn have left on his life.

The footwear itself takes the form of a mule, a deliberate choice intended to blur traditional masculine and feminine design conventions.…