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How to Style Your Air Max Sneakers

Mar 27, 2024

Find your Max style with these Air Max outfit inspo ideas from Hibbett and City Gear influencers!

They may have debuted as running shoes, but since their initial release in 1987, Nike Air Max sneakers have evolved to deliver more style than speed.

With their sleek, low top silhouettes, eyepopping colorways and trademark visible Air units, Air Max models like the Air Max 1, Air Max 90 and the new Air Max Plus Drift and Air Max Dn have become synonymous with casual street style, functional fashion and sneaker hype culture.

Whether you’re new to the game, or you’re in the market for your 100th pair of Air Max kicks, you're in the right place to cop the season’s latest launches, Air Max outfits and accessory hooks you need to achieve MAX Nike Air style.

Mychal Bella Bowman wearing Nike Air Max 1 women's shoes, cargo pants and a WNBA jersey tank

How to Style the Air Max 1

The OG Air Max model - the Nike Air Max 1 or Air Max '87 - was revolutionary for its signature visible Air unit but also because it was the shoe that kickstarted an entire era of bold sneaker designs that mixed artistry with athletic performance.

Today, the Air Max 1 is a classic that remains a staple style for sneakerheads of all ages. Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated teen actress, Mychal Bella, showcases the Air Max 1s timelessly by pairing orange and white Air Max 1s with camo-print cargo pants and a women's WNBA jersey.

Ryan and Iva Secret both wearing the Air Max Dn

How to Style the Air Max Dn

The Air Max Dn launched in men's, women's and grade school kids' sizes on March 26, introducing the world to the next generation of Air technology. The Nike Air Max Dn is designed for a more dynamic heel-to-toe transition and is the first classic shoe to incorporate Dynamic Air — a four-tubed Nike Air unit that'll make every step feel like walking on a cloud.

Brother and sister Instagram influencers, Ryan and Iva Secret, both jumped at a chance to be among the first to cop the new Air Max Dn. Showcasing the model's versatility, Ryan paired his Air Max Dn white/whites with neutral-colored loose-fit shorts and an oversized tee. He dressed up the look by accessorizing with a pair of Rayban shades.

Iva paired her Air Max Dn "All Night" black and pink sneakers with heather grey joggers and a matching pullover hoodie for a more athleisure vibe.

Brittany Kellem and family wearing Air Max 90s and Air Max 1 outfits

How to Style the Air Max 90

Hip-hop, JNCOs jeans, the internet — the ’90s tore through trends at the speed of light, and the rollout of Air Max styles moved with the times. The Air Max 90 boasted an exaggerated Air window and large Air cushion. This iconic Air Max model would go on to be arguably the most popular of the entire Air Max collection.

Supermom, blogger, and content creator Brittany Kellem makes styling the Air Max 90 a family affair. We caught her sporting a pair of vibrant "JDI" Air Max 90s with bright pink Nike joggers and a Nike long-sleeve graphic tee. Her son, Jeremy Jr. wore his Air Max 90s with black denim and a Nike graphic tee. Hubby Jeremy and daughter Jayla rounded out the family photo with complementary Air Max fits.

Isaiah Bey wearing Air Max Plus Drift sneakers

How to Style the Air Max Plus Drift

The original Air Max Plus debuted 25(+) years ago, introducing Nike Tuned Air to the sneaker lexicon in 1998. Unlike traditional Air, Tuned Air units replace traditional pillars with solid half-spheres inserted into the Air unit to reduce pressure in the heel and add more cushioning and support throughout.

The Air Max Plus Drift modernizes the OG Plus by dropping the structural cage along the upper, opting instead for a reconstructed wave pattern sculpted from synthetic materials, with ballistic mesh in a similar gradient pattern to the original model.

City Gear content creator Isaiah Bey fashioned his Air Max Drift sneakers with 90s-inspired nylon drawstring joggers, an old-school Nike windbreaker-style pullover and a trucker hat from his personal fashion brand "A New Day."

Of course, the Air Max collection extends beyond these styles -- in fact, you can take a look at the evolution of the Air Max line here! If you are looking for more inspiration for how to wear your Air Max sneakers, check out these additional posts from our Content Creators.

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