Nike Air Max Collection | Foot Locker Australia

The Air Max is a standout in Nike’s collection of shoes. Combining style with comfort and innovation has created these iconic shoes, which now stand as a wardrobe must-have for sneakerheads the world over. Foot Locker has a huge range of Air Maxes in multiple styles both instore and online, so check us out to find your new favourite shoe today.

A History of the Air Max 

In 1987, designer Tinker Hatfield struck inspiration when he saw the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. The design of the French art exhibition building is bold, giving viewers a sense of the architecture’s inner workings. Hatfield decided to give this same design treatment to a pair of shoes, and thus an icon was born.   

Hatfield’s shoe design included a ‘window to the sole’, making the Nike’s Air Technology visible to the public for the first time. Early reactions to Hatfield’s design were sceptical, with some saying he’d pushed too far, but the Air Max was a success the moment it hit the shelves. As the years rolled by, the Air Max range expanded. You can now find numerous iterations of the Air Max.   

The Nike Air Max range 

The Air Max has a wide variety of different styles for men, women and kids! Here’s a quick rundown of some of the most popular styles at Foot Locker: 

Air Max 1 

The original Air Maxes continue to be one of the most popular Nike sneakers. If you want an the OG, look for a pair with a University Red and White colourway! 

Air Max 90 

Created in 1990, this style reworked the original for the new decade. The Air Max 90s are one of the most popular in the world with its low-cut top and chunky sole.  

Air Max 270 

These retro-futuristic sneakers get their name from the 270-degree view offered by the window in the sole. This is the next generation of Nike Air technology!  

Air Max Plus

Otherwise known as the Nike Tuned, this iteration is a hugely popular model among Australian subcultures. Its unique pattern and texture makes it a bold, statement sneaker within the Air Max collection.

Nike Air Max, A Shoe for All 

With such a large range of styles and colours, you’re sure to find a pair of Air Maxes that suit your style. Shop instore or online at Foot Locker today! 

FAQs

When did the Air Max first come out? 

The first design came out in 1987, but the technology behind it was developed nearly a decade earlier in ’78 with the Nike Air Tailwind. Since debuting the Air Max in ’87, Nike has been tinkering with the design and releasing new styles nearly every year! They actually now have a Nike Air Max Day to celebrate this iconic shoe and release new styles, so keep an eye out on March 26 for new designs.  

Does the Air Max make you taller? 

Yes, by at least 3cm! The different styles add slightly different heights, the shortest are the 90’s at 3cm exactly, while the tallest are the 720s at around 3.8cm.

Does Nike Air Max 90 run true to size?  

The 90 does run true to size, so if you’re ordering a pair, make sure to get your usual size. They are a tad on the narrow side though, so if you have wide feet you may want to consider going a half size up.