The Nike Air Max Pre-Day Black Smoke Grey is the latest colourway for a model that was first introduced on Air Max Day 2021 to a positive reception. Drawing influence from Nike’s past, this shoe uses the archived material from the 1970s to give this design a retro aesthetic that has been recently favoured by the fan community. The shoe itself at a glance looks comfortingly familiar to its audience, but on further inspection, the Pre-Day undoubtedly offers a fresh take on established ideas. Blending mesh, nylon and synthetic leather across the shoe's upper, enabling both comfort and breathability, this shoe is both lightweight and stealthy on foot. The palette of soft grey and charcoal hues further accentuates this, and the visibly exposed Air Unit beneath the heel completes the impression that the wearer is floating on air.