“Chlorophyll” Interrupts This Split “White/Black” Nike Air Max 1

“Chlorophyll” isn’t a color that’s appeared too many times on the Nike Air Max 1, but it’s often associated with Tinker Hatfield’s iconic design thanks to a special collaboration from 2009.

Recently, a split “White/Black” arrangement surfaced on the revolutionary silhouette. Akin to other Nike Sportswear icons, the original Air Max features the lighter tone of the two across its upper. A combination of leather and canvas appears up-top, deviating from Hatfield’s blueprint from 1987. Each panel indulges in slight-variations of the color “White,” allowing for the slightest contrast to revel in the spotlight. Nearby, a rich green hue animates upper eyelets and branding on the tongue, marking another occasion that the Patta-approved “Chlorophyll” appears on the Air Max 1.

Below, signature mudguards abandons their traditional suede build in favor of a textured leather. Industry-changing sole units underfoot reprise their tried-and-proven look, but opt for a pitch-“Black” finish. Similar “split” makeovers have also landed on other 1980s designs from the Swoosh over the last year, and are likely to continue appearing throughout 2024. Lastly, the waffle-patterned outsole features a light speckling that confirms the outsole has been produced using up-cycled, Nike Grind material.

Enjoy official photos of the pair ahead. A firm nike.com launch date hasn’t been disclosed by the brand as of this writing, but that’s likely to change as next spring inches closer. The Air Max 1 is priced between $140 and $160 USD.

For more sneaker news, check out the Air Jordan 4 “Bred Reimagined” set to release in early 2024.

Nike Air Max 1 “White/Black/Chlorophyll.” Nike

Nike Air Max 1. Nike

Nike Air Max 1. Nike

Nike Air Max 1. Nike

Nike Air Max 1. Nike

Nike Air Max 1. Nike

Nike Air Max 1. Nike

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