Help identifying an old Air Max / Zoom circa 2000-2004

[kwikuk]

Hey folks, first post, but long time AF1 collector.

Was just wondering if anyone can help.
I had a pair of what I believe to have been Zoom from around 2000-2004 mark. They were gray/Red, net toe, foam sole with red bubble, had reflective strips on the side of the toe, andwater soluble when mildly damp.

I can’t find any pictures online that match up, and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction? My pair were sadly lost.

thanks in advance!

 

[kwikuk]

They were almost an identical colour way to the AirMax 97 silver bullet. Just with Air Max classic sized bubbles in red. The base sole was waffle design and a mixture of red and dark grey on the bottom.

 

[modus47]

Something like this?

Nike Air Max Elite vintage 2002

Paire introuvable de air max elite Excellent état global, la paire est limite neuve, photos à l'appui Année 2002 Taille...

www.vinted.nl

 

[kwikuk]

Something like this?

Nike Air Max Elite vintage 2002

Paire introuvable de air max elite Excellent état global, la paire est limite neuve, photos à l'appui Année 2002 Taille...

www.vinted.nl

They’re possibly the closest match I’ve seen, but not the model I was looking for.
the gray/silver on the pair I’m trying to find is slightly darker, the sole is gray rather than white, but with a red air bubble.
The ribs on the toe are similar, but not quite the same. The ribs on the pair I mention are reflective, and the net toe is slightly larger.

I know this may be an impossible find, but it’s really bugging me that I can find/identify nearly every other model apart from these!

 

[modus47]

Air Max 2001

Air Max 2002

 

[kwikuk]

It’s somewhere between the airmax 2002 body, but with more of a Silver Bullet colourway. Had a regular air bubble about the size of an air Max classic.
It’s killing me!

 

[modus47]

Maybe 1 of these Air Max Turbulence models?

 

[kwikuk]

Sweet Jesus! You’ve nailed it!!! The first pair!
Thank you so much - you’ve no idea how long I’ve searched for these!!

now just to see if I can actually get my hands on a pair!!

 

[kwikuk]

Maybe 1 of these Air Max Turbulence models?

I’m so happy you found these. Do you know any more details about the first pair pictured?

 

[kwikuk]

Managed to find this pair in a different colourway, with the box details. Sadly no real results of note. I guess this is going to be a very long wait till a pair of these in the gray/silver colourway comes up

 

[modus47]

Don't know much about these. I know there have been a lot of (AM) Turbulence models, from around 2000-2001 on, and the older ones are all gone, except for the occasional pairs that pop up on sites like Rootsbk, TheCulturePDX, Depop, Vinted, Grailed, Poshmark, ebay and a few other marketplaces.

If I were you I would not put my hopes on finding a pair that is still wearable.

 

[kwikuk]

Don't know much about these. I know there have been a lot of (AM) Turbulence models, from around 2000-2001 on, and the older ones are all gone, except for the occasional pairs that pop up on sites like Rootsbk, TheCulturePDX, Depop, Vinted, Grailed, Poshmark, ebay and a few other marketplaces.

If I were you I would not put my hopes on finding a pair that is still wearable.

Thanks for the information you’ve given, it’s definitely a starting point.
I’ve been searching for a replacement pair for several years now, so waiting longer isn’t the end of the world.
They weren’t the most durable pair of shoes I’ve owned, so I’m guessing any pair I may find now will be a total roll of the dice.

I think I’m just too used to the availability, durability and choice of AF1s haha

Thanks again for all of your help