The Nike Air Max 1 Arrives With A Clean “Orca” Look

Ross Dwyer March 20, 2019

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Highly regarded worldwide due to its timeless look, wide swath of color options, and reasonable price point, Nike’s Air Max 1 is a true cornerstone of the Swoosh Brand’s lifestyle lineup season after season. Now, the AM1 has appeared in a versatile colorway that’s sure to please any sneakerhead: an “Orca”-style combo of black and white. The upper pieces together various pitch-black materials and textures — using mesh, tumbled leather and suede — while accents arrive via stark pops of white on the Swooshes, tongue tag, and heel. Moving down below, the bottom half then flips the upper’s script, using a white midsole with a black Air Max unit to provide a light-colored yin to the upper’s dark-colored yang. Synchronicity is then fully achieved on the outsole, which combines both shades to complete the adaptable look. If you want to add these Nike shoes to your rotation, they’re available now at Nike.com for $110 USD.