Even with the crazy, erm, Air Max Craze returning to the shoe game with mule-like flair, Nike's seriously beefed-up Air Max Muse sneaker takes the crown for the most captivating Air Max model yet.

Nike even admits that the Air Max Muse sneaker was designed to be a stunner, intentionally crafted with extremely exaggerated details, including an absurdly large heel infused with Nike Air.

Chunky dad shoes who? This thicc "mom shoe" stomps them out.

Following a small release at a few Nike stockists in December, the Nike Air Max Muse will make its grande debut on January 10 in that black and silver colorway as seen on Nike muses like Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and designer-stylist Veneda Carter. However, the best has yet to come for the sneaker.

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On top of a pleasing "Oil Green" option, the Nike Air Max Muse is now anticipated to release in a clean all-black colorway finished with polished patent leather touches.

In stealth mode, Nike's Air Max Muse's stunning design still immediately grabs attention. Underneath the wonderfully lowkey paint job, the sneaker's deliberately dramatic design characteristics can't help but burst through. Honestly, I don't think any color in the world could tone down such a big personality.

Good. It just goes to show that nothing can stop the Air Muse's chunky greatness...unless Nike invents a bigger model.

There's no hard release date just yet for Nike's "Triple Black" Air Max Muse sneaker. However, according to the streets, the essential colorway should creep in sometime during the spring season.