The first shoe to reveal Air to the world gets elevated with leather wrapped midsole, gold eyelets and subtle animal print textures. Add this to the Parisian-inspired design, tried-and-true cushioning and classic wavy mudguard and it’s no wonder it’s reigned supreme since 1987. Benefits Leather wrapped midsole ages to soft perfection. Mudguard and Swoosh have a textured look inspired by animal prints—adding the perfect amount of wild. Originally designed for performance running, visible Nike Air cushioning puts the history of comfort beneath your feet. Rubber Waffle outsole delivers traction, durability and heritage style. Padded, low-cut collar looks sleek and feels great. Air Max 1 Sure, Air Max 1 started as a running shoe, but you can’t keep innovation contained. Adopted by hip-hop culture, this runner with a controversial exposed Air unit could be found anywhere from the heart of Brooklyn to the streets of London. Its cutting-edge design and striking colorways, to this day, are celebrated year after year.