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Nike's Air Max Day event is finally here! On March 26th of every year, the American sportswear company celebrates the legendary legacy of the Nike Air Max 1. Regarded by many as the most iconic Swoosh shoe in history, it was designed by Tinker Hatfield all the way back in the late '80s, and was the first shoe ever to feature an Air Max midsole. In fact, it's said that no collection is fully complete if you don't have one (or two) AM1s in your daily rotation.
To honor the critically-acclaimed sneaker, we've hand-selected ten pairs that are available right now at Ox Street. If you think of any others that you think should have been added to this list, make sure to let us know over on Instagram, and don't forget to follow us as well for the best content that the Asian sneaker community has to offer!
If you can only add one AM1 to your collection, make it the atmos x Nike Air Max 1 "Elephant." Back in 2007, Hidefumi Hommyo teamed up with the American sportswear company for an exclusive colorway that infused the classic Air Max 1 silhouette with a series of unique features. To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the collab, it was re-released in 2017 and continues to be the holy grail for many sneakerheads even after all of this time.
In 2017, the Oregon footwear giant re-released the original AM1 with the appropriately-titled Nike Air Max 1 OG "Anniversary." Celebrating 30 years since the Tinker Hatfield classic made its original debut, it features the same ballistic mesh base, leather paneling, and "University Red" mudguard that wraps around the entire outside of the upper.
The AM1 has seen countless coveted collabs over the past three decades, but the Travis Scott x Nike Air Max 1 "Baroque Brown" is by far one of the best ones out there. Made in partnership with the Texas-born artist, it has been given a rugged makeover and boasts La Flame's signature backwards Swoosh across the lateral sides. You'll also find plenty of other cool details throughout, including the Boy Scouts-inspired flag around the heel and the seal Air bubble.
In 2019, Nike launched the On Air contest to give s a chance to create their very own Air Max design inspired by the cities they're proud to call home. The Nike Air Max 1 "Tokyo Maze," designed by Yuta Takuman, was one of the winners. Featuring a monochromatic labyrinth leather upper and rainbow colored laces, this unique look pays homage to the Japanese city's intricate subway system.
Concepts is certainly no stranger when it comes to collabs with Nike, but the Concepts x Nike Air Max 1 SP "Far Out" has got to be one of their wildest ones yet. A multi-material masterpiece, it's inspired by '60s counterculture and is decorated with denim, suede, pony hair, and corduroy throughout. You'll also find a dash of paisley around the heel for an extra eye-catching vibe.
The Patta x Nike Air Max 1 "Monarch" is one of the Amsterdam-based retailer's best sneakers ever. Outfitted in ballistic mesh, the mudguards have been full redesigned from the ground up, giving it the nickname "The Wave." A Swoosh shoots through the sides of the shoe, and you'll also find an additional one embroidered around the toe area for good measure.
Also known as the "Chinese New Year," the Nike Air Max 1 Premium EP "Longevity" is a special edition colorway that was made exclusively for Asia. Inspired by the glazed porcelain bowls from ancient China, the entire shoe is covered with glossy patent leather and traditional patterns throughout. A dragon graphic flies through the lateral and medial panels, and you'll find even more cool details inside and beneath the AM1.
Dutch artist Piet Parra certainly needs no introduction, as his work has had major influence in the world of art, streetwear, and most certainly sneakers. For 2018's Parra x Nike Air Max 1 "White" he went all-out by adding his signature stripes and polka dots patterns, painted in his world-renowned color palette. What's there not to love?
Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in an object’s flaws and imperfections, the Nike Air Max 1 Premium "Wabi-Sabi" dropped exclusively in Asia Pacific and Latin America as part of Nike's 2022 Air Max Day line-up. Made from premium suede and leather throughout, contrast stitching makes it way throughout for a somewhat handmade aesthetic. You'll also find a "cracked" Air midsole underfoot that falls in-line with the sneaker's theme.
And last but not least, we have the CLOT x Nike Air Max 1 "Kiss of Death." A one-to-one remake of the 2006 classic of the same name, like the first version this pair boasts a deconstructed tan suede upper with transparent paneling on the toebox and a scaly texture on the Swoosh. The heel overlay undergoes a colorway flip, showcasing an orange CLOT logo against a red backdrop, while the translucent rubber outsole shows a reflexology-inspired graphic.
