THE OFFICIAL AIR MAX 1 THREAD

[aceofjays]

Ok, Nike, let’s get these 5/23 orders movin’

 

[nako xl]

Not bad, but if I were to be nitpicky, I wished the curry color wasn’t so bright, almost orange IRL I prefer it to be more brown toned. However very happy I chose the ice blue translucent outsole! This is from the round 3 orders.

This is what I get for not checking this thread for 2 months. SMH. Totally missed these IDs.

 

[Aquarius Snake]

Very nice designs in here.

I kept it in the family.

 

[illustrayt]

My third, Valley of the Sun

This design was nearly identical to my Round 2 design that was ultimately canceled. I just swapped the Mudguard from the traditional Safari print to the lighter Photon Dust option.

... for ROUND 4. I'd say the designs I have planned are all original except one with OG Safari Atmos clone.

 

[Earvin x Hunter]

 

[us3less]

My NBY finally came in (thanks again SO MUCH snkrfollower for the heads-up!) This might be a long post/story, so I'll make it as short as possible. Also, please ignore my Chrome bookmarks haha.

My design isn't gonna be as quite different as most folks here, but I designed this colorway dedicated to my dog who passed away on Air Max Day this year (3/26/22). One of the hardest days of my life and I still have moments of grief here and there. His name was Turbo and he was 18 years and 4 months old (almost 18.5, basically). This guy and my oldest brother were the ones that helped me get rid of my fear of dogs because I had no choice but to be stuck with him since 2004 when I was SO afraid of dogs. Trust me; he may look adorable, but the dog was an ******* to people and even to some of us (including myself) at times, but it's just unconditional love that can't be forgotten. Them chihuahua-terriers,y'all...

Anyway, I'll explain the colorway. I don't think the colors itself match his coat 1:1, but it's really damn close.

• The entire Light Curry upper (I think that's what I chose) represents his coat, with the suede parts and fuzzy Swoosh + laces made the perfect mix of his coat.
• The white tongue represents the stripe on his face and his stomach/chest coat.
• The black eyelets is for his eyes (and I guess the tongue patch is for the nose? Might be a stretch of a coincidence)
• The safari mudguard replicates the gradual fade down his legs while the white midsole is for his paws.
• The faint lilac Air unit is for the kwik (the pink part inside the nails where dogs will hate you forever if you clip their nails too deep into that).
• Black outsole is just for the bottom of paws.
• The fuzzy Light Curry laces is for his spinal coat which is a very rich orange-gold.
• The Light Sport Royal laces are for the collar that we have for him and for the harness for his walks/outings.

As to whether I'll wear them, I'm not sure yet. I used to walk him every morning and since his passing, I always go on a walk on my own and I thought to myself that'd be one occasion when I'd wear the shoes. The other would also be on 3/26.

Here's the "collar/harness" laces.

Damn, I miss him. RIP, Turbo.

 

[Len_Beuthard]

My NBY finally came in (thanks again SO MUCH snkrfollower for the heads-up!) This might be a long post/story, so I'll make it as short as possible. Also, please ignore my Chrome bookmarks haha.

My design isn't gonna be as quite different as most folks here, but I designed this colorway dedicated to my dog who passed away on Air Max Day this year (3/26/22). One of the hardest days of my life and I still have moments of grief here and there. His name was Turbo and he was 18 years and 4 months old (almost 18.5, basically). This guy and my oldest brother were the ones that helped me get rid of my fear of dogs because I had no choice but to be stuck with him since 2004 when I was SO afraid of dogs. Trust me; he may look adorable, but the dog was an ******* to people and even to some of us (including myself) at times, but it's just unconditional love that can't be forgotten. Them chihuahua-terriers,y'all...

Anyway, I'll explain the colorway. I don't think the colors itself match his coat 1:1, but it's really damn close.

• The entire Light Curry upper (I think that's what I chose) represents his coat, with the suede parts and fuzzy Swoosh + laces made the perfect mix of his coat.
• The white tongue represents the stripe on his face and his stomach/chest coat.
• The black eyelets is for his eyes (and I guess the tongue patch is for the nose? Might be a stretch of a coincidence)
• The safari mudguard replicates the gradual fade down his legs while the white midsole is for his paws.
• The faint lilac Air unit is for the kwik (the pink part inside the nails where dogs will hate you forever if you clip their nails too deep into that).
• Black outsole is just for the bottom of paws.
• The fuzzy Light Curry laces is for his spinal coat which is a very rich orange-gold.
• The Light Sport Royal laces are for the collar that we have for him and for the harness for his walks/outings.

As to whether I'll wear them, I'm not sure yet. I used to walk him every morning and since his passing, I always go on a walk on my own and I thought to myself that'd be one occasion when I'd wear the shoes. The other would also be on 3/26.

Here's the "collar/harness" laces.

Damn, I miss him. RIP, Turbo.

That's awesome man, sorry for your loss. Always tough. Great job on the kicks. Your design is MUCH different than most folks on here and very thoughtful/unique. I was ****ting a brick trying to get my designs done before they sold out. You nailed it, what a great tribute!

 

[perfectchaosrei]

Great shoe. Great story. Got me emotional, B.

 

[ny2dc]

Ditto.

 

[KungPaoKao]

My NBY finally came in (thanks again SO MUCH snkrfollower for the heads-up!) This might be a long post/story, so I'll make it as short as possible. Also, please ignore my Chrome bookmarks haha.

My design isn't gonna be as quite different as most folks here, but I designed this colorway dedicated to my dog who passed away on Air Max Day this year (3/26/22). One of the hardest days of my life and I still have moments of grief here and there. His name was Turbo and he was 18 years and 4 months old (almost 18.5, basically). This guy and my oldest brother were the ones that helped me get rid of my fear of dogs because I had no choice but to be stuck with him since 2004 when I was SO afraid of dogs. Trust me; he may look adorable, but the dog was an ******* to people and even to some of us (including myself) at times, but it's just unconditional love that can't be forgotten. Them chihuahua-terriers,y'all...

Anyway, I'll explain the colorway. I don't think the colors itself match his coat 1:1, but it's really damn close.

• The entire Light Curry upper (I think that's what I chose) represents his coat, with the suede parts and fuzzy Swoosh + laces made the perfect mix of his coat.
• The white tongue represents the stripe on his face and his stomach/chest coat.
• The black eyelets is for his eyes (and I guess the tongue patch is for the nose? Might be a stretch of a coincidence)
• The safari mudguard replicates the gradual fade down his legs while the white midsole is for his paws.
• The faint lilac Air unit is for the kwik (the pink part inside the nails where dogs will hate you forever if you clip their nails too deep into that).
• Black outsole is just for the bottom of paws.
• The fuzzy Light Curry laces is for his spinal coat which is a very rich orange-gold.
• The Light Sport Royal laces are for the collar that we have for him and for the harness for his walks/outings.

As to whether I'll wear them, I'm not sure yet. I used to walk him every morning and since his passing, I always go on a walk on my own and I thought to myself that'd be one occasion when I'd wear the shoes. The other would also be on 3/26.

Here's the "collar/harness" laces.

Damn, I miss him. RIP, Turbo.

Great story and thanks for sharing the meaning behind your customization. Long live the memory of turbo!

 

[cuahoops42]

April pair shipped and $50 off applied...May pair finishing up. Let's Go!!

 

[dmxgod]

Saw your post on IG and definitely a great inspiration story on your pair us3less and losing a pet is one of the saddest feelings ever!!!

My pair from Round 1 arrived yesterday as well and I went with the Curry pair but only thing I didn’t realize I did was use different swoosh colors which I really love

Overall I’m happy with this first pair and can’t wait to see my Safari pair come through next!

 

[jc5123]

Love everything but the socks

 

[dblplay1212]

Passing on the AM1s.

WHAT?!?!

 

[dblplay1212]

My NBY finally came in (thanks again SO MUCH snkrfollower for the heads-up!) This might be a long post/story, so I'll make it as short as possible. Also, please ignore my Chrome bookmarks haha.

My design isn't gonna be as quite different as most folks here, but I designed this colorway dedicated to my dog who passed away on Air Max Day this year (3/26/22). One of the hardest days of my life and I still have moments of grief here and there. His name was Turbo and he was 18 years and 4 months old (almost 18.5, basically). This guy and my oldest brother were the ones that helped me get rid of my fear of dogs because I had no choice but to be stuck with him since 2004 when I was SO afraid of dogs. Trust me; he may look adorable, but the dog was an ******* to people and even to some of us (including myself) at times, but it's just unconditional love that can't be forgotten. Them chihuahua-terriers,y'all...

Anyway, I'll explain the colorway. I don't think the colors itself match his coat 1:1, but it's really damn close.

• The entire Light Curry upper (I think that's what I chose) represents his coat, with the suede parts and fuzzy Swoosh + laces made the perfect mix of his coat.
• The white tongue represents the stripe on his face and his stomach/chest coat.
• The black eyelets is for his eyes (and I guess the tongue patch is for the nose? Might be a stretch of a coincidence)
• The safari mudguard replicates the gradual fade down his legs while the white midsole is for his paws.
• The faint lilac Air unit is for the kwik (the pink part inside the nails where dogs will hate you forever if you clip their nails too deep into that).
• Black outsole is just for the bottom of paws.
• The fuzzy Light Curry laces is for his spinal coat which is a very rich orange-gold.
• The Light Sport Royal laces are for the collar that we have for him and for the harness for his walks/outings.

As to whether I'll wear them, I'm not sure yet. I used to walk him every morning and since his passing, I always go on a walk on my own and I thought to myself that'd be one occasion when I'd wear the shoes. The other would also be on 3/26.

Here's the "collar/harness" laces.

Damn, I miss him. RIP, Turbo.

Awesome. Sorry for your loss, I know it's tough. That pair will mean more to you than any other.

 

[modzzilla]

Beyond annoying i cant even get 1 pair.

 

[JayBlazennn]

Love everything but the socks

Gona start up a regional sock styling war lol

 

[kobejordan]

 

[nako xl]

Nike gonna bring back the NBY for AM1 any time soon?

I'm over here FOMO'ing like a mug.

 

[uzzzle]

I hope they do but them delays would probably make em say no. We all don’t mind waiting if the quality is this good and we can keep applying coupons .

 

[ckalinec]

Yea, was supposed to get mine last Friday but says that now. Looks like they are still in Osaka.

Glad to know I’m not the only one with the “Mechanical failure” issue on shipping here. Have y’all’s updated yet? I’m 5 days now with a new mechanical failure issue each day.

As if waiting this long wasn’t pain enough hahaha. Hopefully since there’s that many of us it doesn’t mean we’re all going to be losing these pairs

 

[JayBlazennn]

mine got the same pearlized crappy airbags i didnt and i chose clear smh

 

[sneakaprince]

Beyond annoying i cant even get 1 pair.

Ditto...

Happy for the thread but I been salty as hell looking at all these pics.

 

[boomroasted]

My 5/23 order shipped more than a week ago but apparently is delayed by a mechanical failure. Hope it makes it to me.

 

[illustrayt]

WHAT?!?!

Never liked those TBH. There are a BUNCH of AM1 classic/collaboration colorways that most covet that I don’t really care about. I appreciate them, but I wouldn’t scoop unless they can be acquired for an outlet price/steal.