Models / Comparisons / Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Air Max 90
Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Air Max 90
Differences
Both are Tinker Hatfield designs with visible Max Air. The 1987 Air Max 1 came first; the 1990 Air Max 90 keeps its Air unit shape, larger and with a bigger window, and adds stitched overlays with plastic parts. For the original, Air Max 1.
- Year: Air Max 1 in 1987; Air Max 90 in 1990, called Air Max III until 2000.
- Air unit: the Air Max 90 keeps the Air Max 1 shape, but larger and with a bigger window.
- Upper: synthetic leather, suede and mesh (Air Max 1 Essential); stitched overlays with TPU (Air Max 90).
| Nike Air Max 1 | Nike Air Max 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Nike running shoe from 1987, designed by Tinker Hatfield, with visible Air cushioning. | Designed by Tinker Hatfield in 1990; called Air Max III until its 2000 reissue. |
| Kind | Lifestyle | Lifestyle |
| Profile | Low | Low |
| Upper | Layered synthetic leather, suede and mesh upper (Air Max 1 Essential). | Stitched overlays with TPU details. |
| Sole | Rubber waffle outsole. | Rubber waffle outsole. |
| Cushioning | Foam midsole with a Max Air unit in the heel. | Original-design Max Air unit. |
| Made for | Everyday wear. | Everyday wear. |
| List price | — | 149,99 € |
Price and sizes
| Nike Air Max 1 | Nike Air Max 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from (adult pairs) | 63,94 € | 59,95 € |
| Usual price (adult pairs) | 218,99 € | 147,11 € |
| Under their usual price today | 27 of 111 | 103 of 252 |
| Adult pairs on sale | 111 | 252 |
| Shops with stock (adult) | 10 | 35 |
| Adult sizes in stock (EU) | 35 1/2–49 1/2 | 35 1/2–49 1/2 |
| Kids' pairs on sale | 6 · from 68,99 € | 40 · from 50,95 € |
| Kids' sizes in stock (EU) | 36 1/2–39 | 21–40 |
