

The cream-colored component couples with a light gum brown waffle-patterned outsole to further compliment the drab shades of green, brown and red that take over the Air Max‘s top-half. Under “wabi-sabi,” damaged goods are repaired in such a way that highlights the imperfections, in order to embrace what would typically be considered ugly and defective. The asymmetrical arrangement is surely a nod to the philosophy of finding the imperfect beautiful, but it is unquestionably overshadowed by the midsole’s “cracked” detailing. Panels around the forefoot and heel alternate in color palette between the left and right shoes, though they contribute to the Air Max 1‘s muted ensemble. Unveiled by known choreographer Rie Hata, the upcoming sneakers indulge in a mix of premium canvas, leather and suede across their upper. Ahead of Air Max Day 2022, Tinker Hatfield’s game-changing design has appeared in a multi-color arrangement inspired by the Japanese idea of “wabi-sabi.”

Over the last 35 years, the Nike Air Max 1 has emerged in styles inspired by everything from the mundane to the extraordinary.
