Nike Air Tailwind 92 - White / Orange Blaze / Varsity Purple / Black Products Description
The
Air Max shoes uses a large air cushioning unit at the heel which is visible from the side of the midsole in most models. Different types of
Air Max cushioning include "Air Max2" which does not have the "holes" in the cushioning unit and is of high pressure, "Tube Air" which is visible in several small circles on the midsole of the shoe, "Total Air" which is basically just another word for full
Air Max cushioning, "Tuned Air," which is a system of individual pods supposedly "tuned" to different areas of the foot. Air in the early 1990s which was visible through the bottom of the shoe (although smaller portions of Air units are visible through the bottom of many
Air Max models) and another type of Air cushioning is the low profile and very responsive "Zoom Air."
Especially sought after models (according to Nike's History of Air advertising) include:
- Air Max I - 1987
- Air Max II (commonly known as Air Max Light) - 1989
- Air Max III (commonly known as Air Max 90) - 1990
- Air Max IV (commonly known as Air Max BW or Air Max Classic) - 1991
- Air 180 - 1991
- Air Max 270 (commonly known as Air Max 93) - 1993
- Air Max 2 Charles Barkley 94 (commonly known as Air Max CB 94) - 1994
- Air Total Max (commonly known as Air Max 95) - 1995
- Air Max 96 - 1996
- Air Max 97
- Air Max 98
- Air Max Plus (commonly known as Air Max TN)
- Air Max Ltd - 2002
- Air Max 2003
- Air Max 2004
- Air Max 360 - 2006
- Air Max 360 - 2007
- Air Max Elite
- Air Max 2009
The Nike Air Max line is one of Nike's most popular. They have quite a bit of history behind them, dating back to 1987 when the first pair of Nike Air Max dropped. Running was changed forever upon release of the Nike Air Max. Not only are the shoes stylish, but they are very comfortable and sport custom technology.
All Nike Air Maxes are lightweight with support and comfort in mind. The shoe gets its name from Nike's Air technology, which is used in all models. The Air technology has been around since 1979, but the Nike Air Max was the first shoe to make this technology visible. The heel area, and for some models even the forefoot or entire sole, is made with see-through plastic, exposing the wonderful Air unit.
The style and shape of the Nike Air Max varies depending on the model, but the idea is the same: a stylish, comfortable running shoe that is built to last. The Nike Air Max almost made running into a new sport, and athletes caught on quick. The comfort and style that are offered by the Nike Air Max line is second to none. No matter which model you choose, you can be sure you are getting a tough and reliable running shoe.
