THE OFFICIAL AIR MAX 1 THREAD
- Thread in 'Nike Retro' Thread starter Started by elcerrito91,
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- Jul 12, 2013
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LPU , hopefully after a nice cleaning they will look good
If you posted these with the $39 shipped or whatnot, I’d have been happy for you, and then also felt ill for myself.
lol that’s why I didn’t post price, people hate me already
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What’s good yall. Picked up a pair of air max 1 atmos elephant prints for a steal….but they’re gonna need a midsole swap. Wanted to get recommendations on a donor if anyone has had to swap theirs already. Appreciate any tips yall can offer.
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What other movies has AM1s in them?it's silly but every time I see a character in a show/movie wearing a pair of AM1s and AJ1s i always nod in approval and verbally say "okay, i see you with the air maxes/jordans"
i can't explain why
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lol that’s why I didn’t post price, people hate me already
Nah man, we love seeing your deals
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I know it’s not an AM1, but there are Patta mercurials releasing.
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There’s a pair of these in my size on eBay for $2kLPU , hopefully after a nice cleaning they will look good
Thats insane , how many of these were made?There’s a pair of these in my size on eBay for $2k
- May 20, 2013
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Patta x Nike Cryoshot Mercurial
The new Nike Cryoshot shoes combine the unmistakable uppers of classic Nike football boots with a brand-new outsole engineered for urban environments. This is achieved by taking the original boot designs and covering or integrating the stud plate with a durable layer of plastic or hard silicon. This creates a flat, stable sole suitable for walking on concrete and other street surfaces. Nike is now officially stepping into the viral #bootsonlysummer phenomenon with the launch of an entirely new footwear line: the...
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- Jan 15, 2014
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Nice pickup. Toe boxes look pretty good on your pair compared to most.
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These were for sure reshaped. I did my original pair and whoever did these did a good job.
- Apr 29, 2007
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Idk what it was but this shoe got really small for me. I ended up selling my pair because they were uncomfortable. Such a dope shoe (except the fuzzy suede)
Doh, miss this!
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Nike Air Max 1
The Nike Air Max 1 is in a league of its own. Initially released in 1987, this running model was the first-ever sneaker to feature visible Nike Air. Nike has made countless Air Max models since then, but none are quite like this. Mesh upper Suede and leather overlays Swoosh overlays Nike Air...
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Doh, miss this!
Nike Air Max 1
The Nike Air Max 1 is in a league of its own. Initially released in 1987, this running model was the first-ever sneaker to feature visible Nike Air. Nike has made countless Air Max models since then, but none are quite like this. Mesh upper Suede and leather overlays Swoosh overlays Nike Air...
*Waits for V vig09 to post about a six pair steal*
Discussing the mental colourway names that we give these on another forum. Someone joked about the AM1 "Alabama Hot Pocket" and threw it into Chat GPT (I assume)
Overall vibe:
Uncomfortably nostalgic, gas-station cuisine meets backyard family reunion energy. It looks wrong… but you can’t stop staring.
Upper:
Sail / off-white mesh base, slightly yellowed like an old undershirt that’s seen too many summers.
Cracked leather mudguard in a pale beige or “biscuits & gravy” tone, with a worn, almost greasy finish.
Deep crimson accents (mini Swoosh, lace eyelets) referencing hot sauce or cheap ketchup packets.
Overlays & details:
Plaid or faded flannel pattern on the heel panel—subtle, like something you’d only notice up close.
Stitching intentionally mismatched: white, cream, and red threads mixed together.
Heel embroidery could be a tiny waffle-house-style diamond or a cryptic symbol that feels “inside joke” Southern.
Midsole & outsole:
Aged white midsole, pre-yellowed like it’s been sitting in a glove box since 2004.
Translucent amber outsole, almost honey-colored, with a slightly dirty tint.
Air unit:
Tinted murky red or tea-brown, not clean or icy—more “sweet tea left in the sun.”
Laces:
Default: cream rope laces
Alternate: ketchup red, because chaos
Box & extras:
Shoe box styled like a generic gas station pastry sleeve.
Tissue paper printed with fake grease stains and tiny warning labels.
Tagline inside the lid:
“Not for everyone.”
It would be one of those Air Max 1s that sneakerheads argue about endlessly—half calling it disgusting, half calling it genius—and it would sell out immediately.
That would 100% be a cop for me
Overall vibe:
Uncomfortably nostalgic, gas-station cuisine meets backyard family reunion energy. It looks wrong… but you can’t stop staring.
Upper:
Sail / off-white mesh base, slightly yellowed like an old undershirt that’s seen too many summers.
Cracked leather mudguard in a pale beige or “biscuits & gravy” tone, with a worn, almost greasy finish.
Deep crimson accents (mini Swoosh, lace eyelets) referencing hot sauce or cheap ketchup packets.
Overlays & details:
Plaid or faded flannel pattern on the heel panel—subtle, like something you’d only notice up close.
Stitching intentionally mismatched: white, cream, and red threads mixed together.
Heel embroidery could be a tiny waffle-house-style diamond or a cryptic symbol that feels “inside joke” Southern.
Midsole & outsole:
Aged white midsole, pre-yellowed like it’s been sitting in a glove box since 2004.
Translucent amber outsole, almost honey-colored, with a slightly dirty tint.
Air unit:
Tinted murky red or tea-brown, not clean or icy—more “sweet tea left in the sun.”
Laces:
Default: cream rope laces
Alternate: ketchup red, because chaos
Box & extras:
Shoe box styled like a generic gas station pastry sleeve.
Tissue paper printed with fake grease stains and tiny warning labels.
Tagline inside the lid:
“Not for everyone.”
It would be one of those Air Max 1s that sneakerheads argue about endlessly—half calling it disgusting, half calling it genius—and it would sell out immediately.
That would 100% be a cop for me
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an Alabama hot pocket sounds like something nasty you’d find on urban dictionary
- Jul 12, 2013
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Urban Dictionary: The Alabama hot pocket
Alabama Hot Pocket: A sexual procedure in which a male and female couple partake. The first step is for the male to defecate in the female's vagina, next the...
www.urbandictionary.com
The link is not SFW
- Feb 18, 2013
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Today was a bad day to be literate. That’s enough internet for meUrban Dictionary: The Alabama hot pocket
Alabama Hot Pocket: A sexual procedure in which a male and female couple partake. The first step is for the male to defecate in the female's vagina, next the...
The link is not SFW
- Jan 15, 2014
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Love this Pair. 1 of 5 pairs I kept from my collection I just sold.
- Dec 27, 2011
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Happy birthday OG
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- May 15, 2005
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Love this Pair. 1 of 5 pairs I kept from my collection I just sold.
Maaaan i love the black/brown/grey colorblocking with the safari print overlay. Such a well executed shoe. But this pair has been so elusive for me. Seen them on ebay in my size for $600-$1000. Too rich for my blood.
a NDS pair in great condition has been available at $300 but .5 size above mine. But any time ive gone .5 up, they end up looking like clown shoes on me
