A guide to collecting sneakers
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a guide to collecting sneakersvolume one | air max
CONTENTS
01|02JULEP CRYSTAL
03|04ADVENTURE PACK
05|06AIR MAX 95 OG
07|08BLACK ELEPHANT
08|09air max 1987
10|11crimson white
12|13black square
14|15RUNNING CLASSIC
the air max 1 ‘julep crystal’ is a nike id by Angel Gonzales, mixing the timeless white midsole with a matte black insignia and a teal coloured upper. the use of the gum sole makes this shoe a thing of beauty; the shades of teal add variance to the sneaker.
showcasing one of the best air max one to date, this pair of air max is highly sought after as this colourway can no longer be reproduced on nike id, the customization website where you can create your own colourways of sneakers.
the adventure pack.the air max 1 ‘adventure pack’ challenges the norm with use of a stark contrast in colours.
The air max 95 og.
the air max 95 og was the first major iteration to the air max 1. the inspiration for it was the exposed spine throughout the shoe and the triple air bubble as opposed to a single, apparently used to offer even more cushion.
the neon green and monotone shades of black give a contrast of emphasis and blend-ing. the tongue reads differently to both of the models before it, with more of a rounded font and a mini swoosh near the heel.
the air max ‘black elephant’ pack makes use of a neon green as reference to the air max 95 og. the elephant print adds a complexity to the sneaker like never before, adding yet another layer of beauty to an already beautiful sneaker.
YOU CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS, BUT YOU
CAN BUY SHOES. CLOSE ENOUGH.
the ‘air max reinvented’ exhibition previewed the most influential sneakers to exist in to-day’s sneaker culture. the event was sold out and even tink-er hatfield himself was present to talk about his inspiration with the air max.
the air max one was designed by tinker hatfield in 1987 and has since changed the sneaker world forever. the exposed air bubble has been used countless times in their designs since.
A RUNNING CLASSICnike collaborated with patta to create a series of limited runs of air max ones that sold out all minutes within release.
the patta greens are one of these pairs, being produced only 200 times they are the ‘holy grail’ for many sneaker collec-tors. a pair of these will retail for hundreds and you’d be lucky to find one even used. make sure to look out for these in future.the gum sole mixed with the elephant print gives this shoe a vintage feel that will remain timeless for years to come.