The progression didn’t stop. Now that there was full-length Air, Nike
wanted to create a shoe that was ONLY Air. Foam cushioning breaks down
over time, especially in running shoes where the repeated impact of
heelstrike can be brutal. Max Air, however, doesn’t lose its cushioning
properties. The bag self-inflates, so it never loses its shape and you
never lose your comfort.
So, Nike said goodbye
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to foam and in 2006, released the Air Max 360 featuring Caged Air. The
shoe was a monumental achievement, and to pay homage to how far the line
had come, the Air Max 360 was released in an OG red and white colorway.
Since 2006, we’ve see
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new upper technologies and fabrics to decrease weight and update style.
We’ve also seen flex grooves added to the Air-Sole design for a more
natural range of motion while walking or running.
Thirty years in the making, the Air Max 2017 proves that Max Air technology is here to stay. The line has withstood
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the test of time in ways that most sneakers only dream of, earning the
title of classic while somehow remaining fresh and unique year after
year. But at Eastbay, we can’t help but wonder – is there any “more”
left to add to the Air Max line? We’ll find out tomorrow – on Air Max
Day 2017.
The Air Max 95 paved the way for
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edgier silhouettes and bolder color choices. As a result, running shoes
were taking over street culture and earning a tough reputation in the
process. There is no shoe more notorious for this than the Air Max Plus,
also known as the TN. Released in 1998, it took the inspiration of the
95 and turned it on its head.
The recognizable wave element
is still front and center on the Air Max Plus, but instead of using
layered panels, designer Sean McDowel fashioned
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a synthetic exoskeleton to wrap the entire foot. Meanwhile, the
gradient grey of the 95 transformed into a spray-faded upper in brighter
hues like Orange Tiger and Hyper Blue. Flat, tube laces and a small
neon swoosh finished off this futuristic look.
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