NAME THE SHOE
The original 1987 Air Max shoe is officially known by this number.
What is the Air Max 1?
Nike celebrated "Air Max Day" on this date, commemorating the launch of the original shoe.
What is March 26th?
This 1990 model, originally named the Air Max III, is famous for its "Infrared" colorway.
What is the Air Max 90?
This architect-turned-shoe-designer is credited with creating the Nike Air Max 1 and conceptualizing the visible Air unit.
Who is Tinker Hatfield?
Inspired by the human anatomy, this 1995 Air Max model was designed by Sergio Lozano.
What is the Air Max 95?
Before the Air Max 1, this 1978 running shoe was the first to implement Nike's pressurized gas technology, though it was hidden inside the sole.
What is the Nike Air Tailwind?
The Air Max 97 silhouette was inspired by the design of this Japanese mode of transportation.
What is a Bullet Train?
Sean McDowell's design for the Nike Air Max Plus was inspired by palm trees and the tail of this marine mammal.
What is a whale(whale tail shank)?
Introduced in 2017, this was the first Air Max shoe to use no foam or rubber in its midsole, utilizing only standalone air pouches.
What is the Vapormax?
This aeronautical engineer is the "father of Nike Air," having first approached Nike in 1977 with the idea for a weightless gas-cushioning system.
Who is Marion Frank Rudy?