Nike Air Max 1 Shoes

The History of the Air Max 1

Hatfield’s brilliant clear window idea was inspired by the Pompidou Centre museum in Paris, which features a unique architectural design with large windows exposing the inside of the building and clear tube-like walkway chambers running along its façade. Taking the “exposed” concept to a sneaker, Hatfield created the original Air Max running shoe, now known as the Nike Air Max 1. Although created for running performance, the shoe quickly became a style icon for the casual crowd thanks to its bright original colorways in white with red or blue accents, and of course, the Air bubble.

Still an Air Max Mainstay

Fast forward to current times, and the Nike Air Max 1 holds a status as one of the most popular sneakers on Earth. The design has been released in countless new color combinations and materials throughout the years, as well as modernized reconstructions. It’s even been turned into a boot. The designed spawned the entire Air Max category for Nike, still in production today. It continues to push the boundaries of comfort with bigger and better Air Max bubbles on models like the Air VaporMax and Air Max 270. The silhouette also ranks high as one of the most collectable models for sneakerheads, from rare original pairs to coveted limited edition collaborations with artists and esteemed sneaker boutiques around the globe.

The world simply can’t get enough of the clean and versatile design of the Nike Air Max 1, and that fact certainly won’t be changing any time soon. Available in a wide range of men’s, women’s, and kids’ styles here at Foot Locker, find your pair of the timeless Nike Air Max 1 today.

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