Nike Air Max 1 Shoes bring the heel Air window of the Nike Air Max family to everyday sneakers for errands, city days and time with friends.
Tinker Hatfield designed the Air Max 1 in 1987 as the first shoe with a visible Air unit. The idea came from the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, a building that shows its air vents, staircases and wiring on the outside, so Hatfield cut away part of the midsole to put the Air-Sole unit on display.
The heel window, the wavy mudguard and the classic Nike Air branding give the shoe its sporty, futuristic '80s look.
Start by deciding whether you want the original look of the 1 or a later take on the same visible-Air idea, such as the Nike Air Max 90 or the Nike Air Max 95, then run a few practical checks for each person in the family.
The Air Max 1 keeps a short list of features.
A Max Air unit in the heel cushions each step and shows through a window cut into the midsole.
Upper materials change by version, from mesh to suede and leather, and each one sits above a wavy overlay along the lower edge.
A rubber Waffle outsole with flex grooves sits under the shoe, and the grooves let the sole bend with each step.
The Nike Air Max 1 is best known for its original White and University Red colorway, the one Nike still points to as the OG. Team looks include the "Cincinnati Reds" pair and a Varsity Royal pair, next to colors such as Midnight Navy and Freshwater. Classic schemes like black and white sit next to more colorful takes.
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The main difference is the size of the Air window: the 1 shows a small one, while the Air Max 90, launched in 1990 and first sold as the Air Max III, opens a bigger window in the heel. Pick the 1 for the original look and the 90 for a larger Air display.
Sizing can vary from one model to the next, so check the Hibbett size chart before you order. If you have wide feet, compare the width of each style as well as the length before you choose a pair.
No. Today's Air Max 1 pairs are everyday sneakers built around the original heel Air unit, so for regular training runs, pick a dedicated running shoe.
Gently scrub the uppers and outsoles with a soft brush dipped in warm water and mild detergent, then wipe with a damp cloth and let the pair air dry. Soak the laces separately in the same warm, soapy solution.
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