Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Air Max 90

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Air Max 1 compared with Air Max 90

	NikeAir Max 1	NikeAir Max 90
Overview
Released
Released	1987	1990
Fit and feel
Made for
Made for	Everyday	Everyday
Midsole foam
Midsole foam	Foam midsole with a visible Max Air unit in the heel	Foam midsole with a Max Air unit in the heel
Upper
Upper	Mesh and leather or suede upper with a wavy mudguard (varies by colourway)	Textile upper with leather and synthetic overlays; TPU accents; padded low-top collar
Outsole
Outsole	Waffle outsole with flex grooves	Rubber Waffle outsole
Use
Best for
Best for	Everyday wear	Everyday wear
Design
Colourways
Colourways	White/Deep Royal Blue/Pure Platinum/Black and others, plus Essential and SC versions sold separately	Iron Grey/Dark Smoke Grey/Black/White, White/White/Wolf Grey/White, Black/Black/Black/Black and others