The Nike Air Max 1 Essential Is Here In “Triple Black”

Nike’s Air Max 1 Essential is just what its moniker implies: a key part of the Swoosh Brand’s lifestyle offerings. The Tinker Hatfield-crafted classic is still going strong more than 30 years after it debuted, and now it’s surfaced in a women’s-only “Triple Black” colorway. Everything from the mesh upper to the midfoot/heel Swooshes to the shaggy suede mudguard and the EVA foam midsole are dressed in a stark midnight black, presenting a sublimely sleek and stealthy look that opts to let the design lines do the talking in place of the colorblocking. A translucent Air Max unit houses black support columns, and the shoe’s only deviation from its tonal palette arrives on the insoles, which are stamped with a white logo hit. Although these Nike shoes are indeed much more winter than summer, they’re sure to find favor among aficionados of simplicity, service industry professionals, and referees alike, so get a detailed look below and expect a release on Nike.com soon, complete with a retail price of $110 USD.