The Nike Air Max 1 Athletic Department Deep Royal Blue presents a subtly elegant shoe with a classic design that delivers high-performance capabilities and style that fits in anywhere. ​ The Athletic Department Deep Royal Blue iteration of the Nike Air Max 1 features an upper with a base constructed from white mesh that keeps the shoe lightweight and provides breathability. Suede in shades of gray overlay the forefoot, eye stays, side panel, and heel, providing an aesthetic element as well as structure. A dark blue suede mud guard surrounds the shoe and sports an iridescent mini swoosh. The same blue is echoed in a sock liner and the side-panel Nike swoosh that sneaks beneath the heel. ​ What our experts enjoy most about this shoe is the sole unit that revolutionized sneakers. Visible Air is housed in the white foam midsole. The outsole is constructed from black rubber lugged for traction and white rubber vented for midsole expansion. The Nike Air Max 1 Athletic Department Deep Royal Blue was released on September 7, 2023, for a retail price of $150.