Our man on the inside at Nike(town) gave us the heads-up on this new collaboration between Boston designer Mayan Tamang and Hungarian footwear giant Tisza.

Yes, there really is a Hungarian footwear giant. Tisza made a name for itself in the 50s and 60s producing army boots for Soviet-block troops before gaining popularity among Hungarian youth.

The company’s signature sport shoe, the Compakt, reached US shores when trade opened up in the 70s, and continued to sell well in eastern Europe for decades. Today, the Compakt is the equivalent of an OG shelltop in Hungary.

The MTP sneaker, limited to 100 pairs, is handmade from genuine Italian leather and individually numbered on the underside of the tongue.

Mayan’s design team thankfully chose to forego the all-over print featured in the promo shoot and matching fitted, and the end result is a thoroughly wearable sneaker — a refreshing change to the sneaker collabo scene.

We called around Friday afternoon and there are still about 20 pairs at the UGHH.com store on Huntington Avenue and 12-14 at The Attic in Central Square. The shoes are also available through the Karmaloop online store.

We got in touch with Mayan a few months back to ask about his background and his work. After living with his Nepalese father for seven years, he returned to Boston a “student of the world”, and the threads of Mayan’s multicultural ancestry run through his designs.

How did you get into customizing/designing clothing and sneakers? What was the progression from designing for other labels to starting your own line?

MT: I got into designing clothes from being a part of the graffiti and street art scene in Boston. A lot of my friends and people in my neighborhood are artists, and I find creativity and ideas by spending my time sharing concepts with them. My mother is an artist as well.

I get inspiration from B-boying, hip-hop and all street cultures. I’ve been designing and freelancing for seven years for independent and corporate brands. I finally got sick of designing for other people, keeping their needs before mine.

I’ve been interested in art and design since high school, and I always knew that I wanted to launch my own clothing line. And now the brand is continually progressing with my team, comprised of: my wife, Mridula; CB4; J Schlo; and the Floorlords.

The streetwear industry has grown exponentially in recent years. Does the expansion of urban culture into the suburbs dilute its authenticity, or are you happy to see new markets opening up for your designs?

MT: Of course I’m happy. We need support to keep this movement alive. Without support we cannot survive, live our dreams, and continue to empower one another. This brand is for everyone.

What is unique about the Boston experience that a national audience hasn’t seen?

MT: So many people are hungry here. It’s the home of the haters. You have to outsign people. Being a B-boy, I’m used to battling.

Thank you to my team, Boston street culture, and everyone who supports our ideas and way of thinking.