PROFILE
Born in 1981, he joined Text Trading (now Foot Locker ATMOS Japan) in 2000. Currently, he is the creative director and senior men's director of ATMOS, overseeing the store's operations and buying.
01: NIKE AIR MAX PLUS
New colors for the popular "MAPLA".
HOUYHNHNM's: The first is NIKE's "Air Max Plus", also known as "MAPLA". Is this a new color?
Kojima: It is a new color. The combination of the blue gradient upper and black sole is the royal color scheme of "MAPLA. I think it is a pair with a high degree of perfection.
Nike "Nike Air Max Plus" to be released July 1, 2023. ￥22,000
HOUYHNHNM: Nice color scheme indeed. The tuned air logo is also a nice accent.
Kojima: I like the Tuned Air logo, personally.
HOUYHNHNM: Speaking of "MAPLA", I have the impression that "ATMOS" has been pushing it for some time.
Kojima: "Mapura" is an exclusive model of "Foot Locker" overseas.
HOUYHNHNM: Oh. I see.
Kojima: In Japan, this is an exclusive model for Nike stores and ATMOS. That's one of the reasons why we have been pushing for it for a long time.
HOUYHNHNM: You also wear them a lot, don't you, Kojima-san?
Kojima: Yes. It is one of my favorite models.
HOUYHNHNM's: When was the original "MAPLA" released in the first place?
Kojima: It is 1998. In other words, this year is our 25th anniversary year. We would like to continue to push forward.
