In 1986 Nike released the Air Max 1 with a larger visible window but quickly found out it led to the midsole cracking in cold weather. Fast forward to 1987 and the game changing Air Max 1 was redesigned with a smaller window and became the shoe we all know and love now.

Nike eventually figured it out and re-released the Air Max 1 with the larger window and in preparation of Air Max Day 2024 we're getting an OG Air Max 1 colorway with 1986 tooling. The Air Max 1 '86 'Royal' is releasing on March 22 for $150 in the United States. Check out my in depth review including colorway, materials, details, origin story, sizing and comfort. On feet footage included!

0:00 Big Bubble Origin story
0:45 Release details
1:44 Materials, upper sole details
3:03 Midsole, outsole, insole, laces, box
4:02 Sizing and comfort
4:50 Sole Score breakdown
6:15 Final thoughts, friendly reminder
6:38 Full on feet!