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Air Max 1 Reviews

Here’s a collection of Air Max 1 reviews.  On any given day I might say that the Air Max 1 is my favorite Air Max.  Sometimes even more so than my beloved Air Max 90s!

The sneaker originally released in 1987.  The designer Tinker Hatfield took inspiration from a building in Paris.  While Nike Air existed, the open look of the Parisian building gave rise to the visible Air Unit in the AM1.

Visible air was a big deal back then, and groundbreaking for the time.  These days, many pairs of Nikes sport an Air Bubble that can be seen from the outside, but the 1 was the first one to do it!

I still look for Air Max 1 releases today, as they tend to be the most “collectible” of AM models out there.

See Air Max 1 Reviews from newest updated to oldest:

Nike Air Max 1 86 BRS Powerwall Review

Updated March 18, 2025 - The Nike Air Max 1 ’86 BRS Powerwall takes a beloved, hard-to-get colorway from the 2006 Powerwall series and gives it a modern twist on the Big Bubble silhouette. The original design was a tribute to Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS), Nike’s humble beginnings, and while some purists might prefer a straight-up retro, this updated version ...

Nike Air Max 1 HUF Pear Review

Updated March 13, 2025 - The Nike Air Max 1 HUF in Pear is a slick throwback to a cult classic. Originally released as a hyperstrike in 2004, this colorway returns in 2024 alongside bold orange and pink versions—but there’s something about this grey and pear green combo that just hits different. It’s a timeless pairing, especially if you’re a ...

Nike Air Max 1 University Blue Review

Updated March 3, 2024 - The Nike Air Max 1 University Blue are a basic, yet super clean colorway. The sneakers get their nickname from the colorway and are a GR (general release). ...

Nike Air Max 1 Review

Updated December 17, 2023 - The Nike Air Max 1 is an iconic shoe, and I own quite a few pairs! ...

Nike Air Max 1 Live Together Play Together Review

Updated January 11, 2021 - I don’t pick up many Air Max 1s these days, but when I do, they’re quirky! These Nike Air Max 1 Live Together Play Together are part of a pack that also includes an Air Force 1, Air Raid and Air Vapormax Plus. ...