This Nike Air Max 1 Channels 2007's "Hufquake" Collab

Despite all visible Nike Air-related anniversaries being celebrated this year, everything kicked off with the Air Max 1. As such, Tinker Hatfield's silhouette remains a mainstay within the company's lineup of products.

Ahead of summer, the pioneering design has emerged in a new black-and-green ensemble. While unassuming, the two-tone style evokes images of a beloved collaboration between HUF and the Swoosh from 2007. Dubbed Hufquake, the almost-20-year-old pair indulged in a "Black/Green Bean" color scheme across the running-informed upper. Perforated leather bases, however, were overlaid with premium "cracked" panels. Keith Hufnagel and company drew inspiration from 1906's San Francisco earthquake, and released the special Air Max to commemorate its 100th anniversary.

The newly-surfaced take by Nike Sportswear doesn't include any reference to the natural disaster, but its color-blocking is reminiscent of HUF's project.

Instead, the impending AM1 takes on an elevated, but standard build throughout its familiar design. Interestingly enough, the Air Max bubble underfoot reverts to the size that had been delivered for the bulk of the last 30 years, abandoning the Big Bubble build that's graced Hatfield's creation, as well as the Air Max 95 by Sergio Lozano. Leather, mesh, and suede come together throughout the upper, offering a lifestyle-oriented take on the retro runner.

Stay tuned for firm Nike.com release details and official product photography of the pair. In the meantime, enjoy an early-look at the new black-and-green Air Max 1 ahead—courtesy of JD Sports.

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