a guide to collecting sneakers volume one | air max
01|02 JULEP CRYSTAL
10|11 crimson white
03|04 12|13 ADVENTURE PACK black square CONTENTS
05|06 AIR MAX 95 OG 07|08 BLACK ELEPHANT 08|09 air max 1987
14|15 RUNNING 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 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 air max 95 og.
the neon green and monotone shades of black give a contrast of emphasis and blending. 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.
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the patta greens are one of these pairs, being produced only 200 times they are the ‘holy grail’ for many sneaker collectors. 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.
A RUNNING CLASSIC
the gum sole mixed with the elephant print gives this shoe a vintage feel that will remain timeless for years to come. nike collaborated with patta to create a series of limited runs of air max ones that sold out all minutes within release.