Men's Nike Air Max Plus

The movement took root in 1978 when Nike debuted its innovative Max Air cushioning. Encapsulated air absorbed the impact of every step. Nike expanded into basketball with the Air Force 1 high top in 1982, spawning a low-top version that remains the most popular seller of all time.

But in 1987, Tinker Hatfield, an architect who’d been hired by Nike to design buildings and workspaces, was enlisted to reimagine the future of the company’s footwear. Inspired by the Pompidou Centre in Paris, Hatfield translated that mindset into a new running shoe.

The Nike Air Max was born, complete with a window showing the world the air pocket that had been cushioning steps for nearly ten years.

So popular was the Air Max lineup that subsequent releases became highly anticipated annual events. Re-releases of those silhouettes still generate heat, with the Air Max 90, Air Max 95, and Air Max 97. 

It’s Air Max, Plus More

Then there’s the Air Max Plus, a game-changer in how it presented Max Air cushioning, and the fact that it was designed exclusively for Foot Locker.

The cushioning broke into two parts, connected to shift as runners went through their natural gait, in an advancement called “Tuned Air.” 

Polyurethane stripes that bend upward from the midsole to the laces resemble waving palms. And the underlying colors feature a gradient that resembles the sunrises and sunsets of the Sunshine State. 

Another scene known to beachgoers inspired one more feature of the Air Max Plus — the “whale tail” that forms the midfoot wedge providing twisting support in the midsole.

Top it All Off

Complement the beauty of your Air Max Plus look with Nike Air shorts, pants, long- and short-sleeve tees, and lightweight jackets.

Whichever colorway speaks to you, find a Nike Air Wordmark T-shirt to carry through the rest of your look. 

Air Alumni and Fresh Air shorts are ready for any activity — on the court, on the run, or just kicking back.

Pullover and full-zip hoodies add a layer of warmth and comfort, and the ever-popular Windrunner jacket gives you an easily layered shell against the elements.

Find even more Nike Air clothing to pair with your Air Max Plus sneakers at Foot Locker.

Nike Air Max Plus