Like many of Nike’s drops, the Nike Air Max 270 was also inspired by a shoe from the past: the Nike Air Max 93, which boasted 270 degrees of visibility in its Air unit. At its debut in 2018, the Nike Air Max 270 introduced the tallest Max Air heel unit to date, and people noticed. You can see the next-level heel unit flex and displace pressure upon heel strike, and it brought a new look as well, introducing a wide array of bold and exciting colors in its bulbous heel. 

Looking for a similar shoe, but with a more basketball-forward design? Check out the Nike Air Max 95 with a higher top and small Air units under the ball of the foot for better support when starting-and-stopping. Or maybe you like the style of the 270, but want all the Air you can get? Don’t skip the Nike Air Max 97, a design that’s been steadily produced by the brand since its eponymous year, and has never gone out of style.

Adding React

The Nike Air Max 270 already introduced a groundbreaking heel unit, but with the addition of Nike’s revolutionary React foam cushioning, the Nike Air Max 270 React collection upped the ante on comfort. But what is React? 

Nike’s React foam cushioning is used in the brand’s basketball, running, and casual shoes. Its breakthrough properties give wearers the cushioning found in softer midsoles, without compromising energy return — a balance only made possible with React. The foam is also durable and lighter than most, giving the midsole of the Nike Air Max 270 an unmatched, lightweight bounce to couple with its Nike Air Unit in the heel. 

With new colorways and innovations always on the drop, find the latest Nike Air Max 270 React in men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizing at Foot Locker.