In 1987, Tinker Hatfield came up with a crazy idea: He wanted Nike sneakers to have visible Air, and so the Air Max 1 was born. 2014 will mark the 27th anniversary of Hatfield's idea, with the Air Max 2014 releasing today.
Not only did Air Max give a plush ride during runs, it showed what sneaker cushioning could do for a runner. Over the past 27 years, Nike has evolved Air from being a tiny pocket to being a full 360-degree experience. The Air Max series has found its way from the running trail to the basketball courts and here's why: A Design Breakdown of the Nike Air Max Series.
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Nike Air Max 1
Air Max 90
Nike Air Max 180
Air Max 93
Air Max 95
Air Max 97
Air Max 2003
Year Released: 2003
The 16th installment in the Air Max line, the Air Max 2003, didn’t see a new evolution of technology or even a new upper development. It was the execution of a very simple upper that accented the Air Max technology. The combination of the two brought together a dynamic look that was as bold as it was comfortable.