THE OFFICIAL AIR MAX 1 THREAD

[theuserjohnny]

might be in the minority but 86' big bubble > annivsary pair

 

[dblplay1212]

No he don't. He said they were originally a Japan only release which is incorrect. Points deducted.

Are you sure they weren't? I've always read they were a Japan/Asia exclusive.

 

[dblplay1212]

Blogs are wrong a lot but...

Nike Air Max 1 "Urawa" (2004)

NIKE AIR MAX 1 WEEK PART 2 Our daily Classics Revisited features have covered a wide range or models, beginning with the Air Foamposite One and arriving last week to the Nike Blazer. While we’ve touched on plenty of classics, the days of the week weren’t enough to bring to light all the great...

sneakernews.com

Kicking off Air Max 1 Week Part 2 is the 2004 release of the ‘Urawa’; this special Japan-only release was a tribute to the Urawa Dragons (aka Urawa Red Diamonds) J League Football Club, featuring the team’s kit as the primary colorway.

 

[AIRMAXDISCIPLE]

urawa was available at kickz.de for 80 euros

 

[1978S]

Are you sure they weren't? I've always read they were a Japan/Asia exclusive.

I bought them in store at Concepts OG Cambridge location the day they released.

Dude in the review probably read the same article you linked, because we know dude 'wasn't there'. ...as most of these cats we see nowaday weren't.

 

[fluid hips]

What are the chances the big bubble are already on shelves at footlocker in the mall between today and tomorrow? I want to go and check but don't want to waste gas

 

[dblplay1212]

I bought them in store at Concepts OG Cambridge location the day they released.

Dude in the review probably read the same article you linked, because we know dude 'wasn't there'. ...as most of these cats we see nowaday weren't.

Learn something new every day. I've seen Japan only associated with them many times for years. Appreciate the knowledge.

 

[just blaze]

My shock drop BB finally arrived. The pair I won for the lady is still preparing to ship though. These look good and will look for a 2nd pair. I still give the slight edge and preference to the small bubble AM1 though.

 

[1978S]

These are just beautiful. Love em.

I hope they only release these, and the blues in the BB.

Some bonus shots next to my destroyed 2005's.....

 

[dblplay1212]

These are just beautiful. Love em.

I hope they only release these, and the blues in the BB.

Some bonus shots next to my destroyed 2005's.....

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HOA seen it all.

 

[whyn0tkicks]

What are the chances the big bubble are already on shelves at footlocker in the mall between today and tomorrow? I want to go and check but don't want to waste gas

They for sure getting them? I don't see them on the calendar.

 

[freshkicks95]

might be in the minority but 86' big bubble > annivsary pair

You and me both.

 

[Dilla916]

Think tanks came in.
Might be one of my favorites so far (or I'm just a sucker for green).

 

[therealest1]

Nike Air Max 1 PRM

 

[domogotsole]

Like many other fortunate members my EA 86 pair came in and I am beyond satisfied looking at them. Just been busy but I will try them on asap. I am three pairs of AM1’s deep and I am enjoying the journey. Thanks to all of you for the links, comradery and chop busting. Gate keeping is cool lol let’s go.

 

[Dilla916]

Women's BB for under retail on eBay... Up to wmns 12 available
You're welcome.

*Edit: 11, 11.5, 12 gone

 

[YLS]

 

[jlamb]

Women's BB for under retail on eBay... Up to wmns 12 available
You're welcome.

*Edit: 11, 11.5, 12 gone

Appreciate you; just ordered a sz 10.

 

[fluid hips]

Hope we all eat

 

[SoleTrain79$]

Your order number showing fam

Thanks Dilla916 copped the last 10.5 and with the coupon

 

[jlamb]

Your order number showing fam

Thanks Dilla916 copped the last 10.5 and with the coupon

Lmao rookie mistake. Thanks for the heads up

 

[2pacalypsenow]

My girl’s pair came in gonna size swap them for my size when she flies out

 

[Otaku]

That's very disappointing. Why didn't they just use React or something soft in their arsenal of foams. With today's tech you'd think they could manufacture an air bag that is strong enough that it doesn't need to get tremendous support from the foam casing.

It makes me wonder if it has to do with the original release in 86. IIRC they had a softer foam back then and it caused cracking. I wonder if Nike are weary of putting another soft foam with a window this big, just to be on the safe side.

Another part of me also wonders how these age. Will the big window cause similar issues or a shorter life span? They have models like the 97 so you would think not, but who knows.

 

[sullivanrp]

Told myself I wouldn’t try to double up. Such a packed year of releases for AM1s. Then my shock drop pair arrived and I fell in love all over again with the color combo. Was reminded why I had 5 pairs a decade ago of the random mesh variations and even the bad shaped 2012s (well part of the reason was an employee store trip provided that stock at 40% off).

Wishing everyone luck this weekend trying to get a pair (or multiples )

Also loving the box details and transparencies mimicking the air bubble

 

[pwguy]

It makes me wonder if it has to do with the original release in 86. IIRC they had a softer foam back then and it caused cracking. I wonder if Nike are weary of putting another soft foam with a window this big, just to be on the safe side.

Another part of me also wonders how these age. Will the big window cause similar issues or a shorter life span? They have models like the 97 so you would think not, but who knows.

I think your logic is, well, logical ;-). I remember back in the day all AMs and Jordans with visible air would break in and you could definitely tell who were the big boys compressing them, or those who had them the whole year compared to a fresh pair. But we all loved that squish, and that was why a beat pair of AMs and Jordans were awesome b/c they got more comfortable over time.

Wish they had at least used foam like they did on the AM3s from 2020. you'd think the engineering between these bubble sizes would be quite similar. That said, you never know where that threshold is on risking having issues.

My shock drop pair came in and they're not as soft was you would think from looking at them, but better than the other AM1s I've had, and I can see them breaking in; how much though is still TBD. My left shoe toe box (red area), however, has a bit of a square shape compared to the rounded off shape of the right, which I'm not thrilled about. Not going to jump thru hoops to obtain multiple pairs though like I did with the WC3s. Will try on SNKRS on Sunday and if I hit we'll see if it's a left shoe factory thing, or I get a better pair.