Nike Air Max Zero QS - Metallic Gold / Varsity Red The Nike Air Max Zero is the first release of the Air Max 1's never-before-seen, pre-concept design by then-developer Mark Parker and designer Tinker Hatfield. The bootie-inspired construction and sock-like upper are nods to Tinker's original vision, while a visible Max Air unit in the heel delivers the lightweight cushioning that made the Air Max an icon. Breathable textile and synthetic upper with a tongue-less design for a sock-like fit Phylon midsole with Max Air heel unit for lightweight cushioning Rubber outsole for traction and durability Nike's revolutionary Air-Sole unit made its way into Nike footwear in the late '70s. In 1987, the Nike Air Max 1 debuted with visible air in its heel, allowing fans more than just the feel of Air-Sole comfort,suddenly they could see it. Since then, next-generation Nike Air Max shoes have become a hit with athletes and collectors by offering striking colour combinations and reliable, lightweight cushioning. Nike, pronounced Ni-key, is the winged goddess of victory according to Greek mythology. She sat at the side of Zeus, the ruler of the Olympic pantheon, in Olympus. A mystical presence, symbolizing victorious encounters, Nike presided over history's earliest battlefields. The Nike 'swoosh' embodies the spirit of the winged goddess who inspired the most courageous and chivalrous warriors at the dawn of civilization.