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Nike Air Max 1

For men 35+: fit, comfort and wear.

NikeRunner shape

Nike Air Max 1
Reviews

16 of 17 reviews recommend it.

1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score8.3/1015 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: Small to large: mixed
  • Width: Narrow and regular: reports differ

Where can you wear it?

  • All day on your feet: reports differ
  • Feels light on foot
  • Worn for casual, walking

$150Mid-rangecurrent maker price

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  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursblack, burgundy, red

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Do Nike Air Max 1 run big?

Length

  • True to size.

Air Max 1

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
1

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Air Max 1

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Are Nike Air Max 1 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Air Max 1

  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

Air Max 1

  • Feels light.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

Air Max 1

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Air Max 1

  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour contrast
Sole stands out from the upper
Sole colours
black / red / white
Upper colours
black / burgundy / red

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

Nike Air Max 1 '86 OG (Big Bubble) "White / Red": Review & On-Feet

Concepts x Nike Air Max 1 Far Out Review + On Feet!

These Fit A Little Larger Than Normal! | Nike Air Max 1 x CLOT Kiss of Death Review

update: AFTER WEARING THE NIKE AIR MAX 1 HEAVY SNEAKERS FOR 2 MONTHS! (Pros & Cons)

NIKE AIR MAX 1 TRAVIS SCOTT BAROQUE BROWN DETAILED REVIEW & ON FEET W/ LACE SWAPS!!

ASMR Shoe Cleaning: Restore Your Nike Air Max 1s

Patta x Nike Air Max 1 Collaborations Coming Soon

More videos

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VERY NICE, BUT....Nike Air Max 1 x Size? Considered Review

Nike Air Max 1 '86 "Big Bubble" Rapid Fire Review | Cop 'em, Flip 'em or Completely Skip 'em

Nike Air Max 1 PRM “Dirty Denim” sneaker review by @ ShaFitness_TattooArt

Nike Air Max 1 Mica Green | review & on feet

Will These Be $3000+ Too? Patta x Nike Air Max 1 Waves Monarch Review & On Foot

The 11 RAREST Air Max 1's with Stevey Ryder - Nike Air Max 1 Master

⚡️ Flash Review: Nike Air Max 1 x Patta - Monarch

Kasina x Nike Air Max 1 SP (Won-Ang) "Grey" & "Orange": Review & On-Feet

THE NIKE AIR MAX 1 SATURN GOLD IS THE WORST TRAVIS SCOTT SNEAKER? (Agree or Disagree...)

ALMOST PERFECT! Nike Air Max 1 "Escape" On Feet Review

GOT EM EARLY ! Nike Air Max 1 " Skunk " " Treeline" Review and On Foot in 4K

Review & On-Feet: Atmos x Nike Air Max 1 Premium Retro "Elephant"

ARE THE PATTA NIKE AIR MAX 1 SNEAKERS LOSING HYPE?!

Size? x Nike Air Max 1 WE "Dawn": Review & On-Feet

Atmos x Nike Air Max 1 DLX "Animal Pack 2.0": Review & On-Feet

Air Max Of The Year? | Patta Nike Air Max 1 White Silver Review and On Feet

2022 NIKE AIR MAX 1 “DIRTY DENIM” ON FEET!!

Nike AIR Max 1 Black & white| Detailed review : Size, comfort, fitting and price |

Nike Air Max 1 "Swipa" Review + On Foot · De'Aaron Fox Shoe DeAaron What The AM1 · Sizing Fit

Nike Air Max 1 Premium Blueprint Review + On Foot Review & Sizing Tips

Nike Air Max 1 "What The Safari" SIZE? Exclusive - On Foot & Review

Concepts x Nike Air Max 1 Far Out Review | On Feet + Sizing Sizing

Price

Current maker price level

$150

Price details

Maker price · Checked 2026-10-01

Mid-range ($100–$199), like 62 of 109 priced runner models. How price bands work

Known comparable prices only; other versions can differ. Check current prices through the buying search.

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How this is calculated

Price ÷ (days per week × 52 × years), with one wear per day, rounded up to the next cent. Price and lifespan here are your scenario, not observations from other owners.

About our research

Based on 30 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

How we put the guide together →

Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Nike Air Max 1 vs Kizik Athens

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Nike Air Max 1 vs Kizik Athens
What mattersNike Air Max 1Kizik Athens
Length
  • True to size.

Air Max 1

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Athens

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Athens

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingUncomfortable.

2 Knit

  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Air Max 1

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking / Regular profile
Maker price$150 (current maker price)$129.95–$139.95 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-26.

Nike Air Max 1 vs Kizik Lima

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Nike Air Max 1 vs Kizik Lima
What mattersNike Air Max 1Kizik Lima
Length
  • True to size.

Air Max 1

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • without socksTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Lima

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Air Max 1

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Lima

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$150 (current maker price)$119.95 (current maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-26.

Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Air Force 1

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Air Force 1
What mattersNike Air Max 1Nike Air Force 1
Length
  • True to size.

Air Max 1

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

'07

  • Runs large.

Air Force 1

  • Runs large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Narrow fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All dayComfortable.

'07

  • All dayUncomfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Air Max 1

  • Feels light.
  • Feels heavy.

'07

  • Feels heavy.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$150 (current maker price)$115–$130 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-26.

Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Air Max IVO

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Air Max IVO
What mattersNike Air Max 1Nike Air Max IVO
Length
  • True to size.

Air Max 1

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Runs small.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Wide fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Air Max 1

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$150 (current maker price)$115 (current maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-26.

Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Air Max SC

Also used for casual and walking. Compare length.
Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Air Max SC
What mattersNike Air Max 1Nike Air Max SC
Length
  • True to size.

Air Max 1

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Regular fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All dayUncomfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Air Max 1

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$150 (current maker price)$95 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-26.

Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Ava X

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Nike Air Max 1 vs Nike Ava X
What mattersNike Air Max 1Nike Ava X
Length
  • True to size.

Air Max 1

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Narrow fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Air Max 1

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking
Maker price$150 (current maker price)$125 (regular maker price)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-26.

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