Nike Pays Tribute to Tinker Hatfield's Air Max 1 Inspiration

Nike created a special pack of Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' sneakers paying homage to designer Tinker Hatfield's original inspiration for the 1987 model. Find the release date and more details here.

Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Pure Platinum AV3735 002 (Pair)
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Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Pure Platinum AV3735 002 (Pair)

Of Tinker Hatfield's countless contributions to the sneaker world, few have had the lasting impact of visible Air. First introduced on the Air Max 1 in 1987, the sneaker's signature Air bubble is said to have been inspired by Hatfield's visit to the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Known for its intricate see-through construction, the museum is once again influencing Nike's design, this time as a special set of Air Max 1s.

The Air Max 1 "Centre Pompidou" pack includes two contrasting colorways—one in "Pure Platinum/Royal Blue/White" and a second in "Wolf Grey/Black/Cool Grey." Each version features borders around the model's signature lines, putting an emphasis on its architecture-like structure. The "Pure Platinum" colorway uses dashes of red, blue, yellow, and green, while the "Wolf Grey" style makes use of silver on the upper, restricting its color to the outsole only.

Both of these Air Max 1s are set to make their way to retailers soon, with some retailers advertising an Aug. 29 release for the "Wolf Grey" iteration.

Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Pure Platinum

Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Pure Platinum AV3735 002 (Lateral)

Nike Air Max 1 "Centre Pompidou"

Color: Pure Platinum/Royal Blue–White

Style #: AV3735-002

Price: €150

Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Pure Platinum AV3735-002 (Medial)
Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Pure Platinum AV3735-002 (Top)
Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Pure Platinum AV3735-002 (Heel)
Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Pure Platinum AV3735-002 (Sole)

 

Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Wolf Grey

Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Wolf Grey AV3735 001 (Pair)

Nike Air Max 1 "Centre Pompidou"

Color: Wolf Grey/Black–Cool Grey

Style #: AV3735-001

Price: €150

Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Wolf Grey AV3735-001 (Lateral)
Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Wolf Grey AV3735-001 (Medial)
Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Wolf Grey AV3735-001 (Top)
Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Wolf Grey AV3735-001 (Heel)
Nike Air Max 1 'Centre Pompidou' Wolf Grey AV3735-001 (Sole)