The iconic Air Max sneaker line has come in various iterations over the years, a, bringing joy to sneakerheads all over the globe. With something for everyone, there is no surprise it’s a favourite silhouette for serious and casual sneakerheads alike. Today on March 26, we celebrate the silhouette in all its glory, recognizing the impact it’s had over the decades as one of the most iconic sneakers in the footwear world.
With every release, the Air Max has dropped jaws and turned heads, changing and reimaging the sneaker landscape.. Coming in various designs and collaborations, the silhouette inspires and conveys the stories behind them. Here we take a look at some of the hot new releases that are to be released this Air Max Day 2021.
LeBron James x Air Max 95 NRG ‘Lakers
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The LeBron James x Air Max 95 NRG ‘Lakers’ is a tribute to LeBron James joining the Los Angeles Lakers. This mismatched silhouette comes in both a purple and gold colourway, representing the team’s colour. While the left shoe has a yellow upper, with a purple lace structure, the opposite foot comes in purple, with a yellow lace structure. When it comes to branding, both shoes have a small Nike Swoosh on the lateral side in white colour with a black outline.
Air Max Pre-Day ‘Liquid Lime’
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The Air Max Pre-Day Liquid Lime comes in an athletic silhouette, with a black, white, and lime green colour blocking. Made of a lime green upper, the sneaker has a clean polyester build and a beautiful aesthetic that is perfect for both casual and athletic consumers. The midsole of the shoe is white and is covered by a thick black outsole, with a visible gum bubble in the backfoot.
Air Max 1 ‘Evolution of Icons’
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The Air Max 1 ‘Evolution of Icons’ is a tribute to the Air Max technology and how far it’s come in 34 years. Constructed in majorly white, the sneaker is minimally mismatched, with the Nike Swoosh on each lateral side of the shoes different in colour. The Nike branding appears in a bright yellow and teal colourway, with hints of red and black detailing near the tongue and heel. The sneaker is a beautiful silhouette that is released as part of Air Max Day 2021.
DQM x Air Max 90 ‘Bacon’ 2021
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The Air Max 90 Bacon 2021 comes in a classic silhouette with a large sole to give it a retro look. Made of Sail, Sheen, Straw and Medium Brown colourway, the upper is constructed of suede material. The Nike swooshes appear in pink and disappear into the back. The top of the tongue features a brown stitched label with Nike branding, while the Nike logo on the heel comes in a contrasting pink. There is a visible gum bubble in the sole of the shoe that has a translucent pink tone to match the overall bacon-tone of the sneaker.
Nike Air Vapormax Evo ‘Evolution of Icons’
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The Nike Air Vapormax Evo ‘Evolution of Icons’ is a beautiful, clean sneaker that has a unique futuristic-looking design. The sneaker chooses a different direction, with a distinct white upper defined by sharp shapes and detailing. The midsole of the shoe is white in colour, and is supported by a fairly large translucent midsole and outsole. With splashes of yellow and black on the front and back of the shoe, the back of the sneaker features an oval blue design with the Nike Air logo on it.
Nike Air Vapormax Evo ‘Anthracite Turquoise’
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The Nike Air Vapormax Evo ‘Anthracite Turquoise’ is a futuristic-looking shoe flashy enough to turn heads in any room you walk into. With a black and metallic silver colourway defining its aesthetic, the sneaker is supported by Air technology and is constructed from a translucent midsole and outsole. The upper is black with silver detailing appearing around the toe box. Near the ankle, you see a bronze patch on both the medial and lateral sides of the shoe. The Nike logo can be seen on the top of the tongue, and the translucent outsole has yellow detailing near the midfoot. This is one of the hot releases for Air Max Day.
Air Max Day 2021 Worldwide
With the pandemic affecting people worldwide, this year, Nike takes Air Max Day to a whole different level, taking people on a virtual, interactive journey online. In countries all over the globe, from Toronto, Dubai to Tokyo and London, consumers will get a chance to experience community and culture on the Nike website to celebrate the long iconic silhouette of the Air Max. A day-long event, people can experience the event at Nike’s native website.
