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Today is the second year that Nike has convinced the entire world — or at least those paying attention to social media — to wear Air Maxes. It's Air Max Day, and it's time to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Air Max 1. Every year since then, Nike has produced a new Air Max model.
The sneakers have become a global phenomenon and each individual silhouette has a very specific, niche fan base. So much so that wearing an Air Max 90 or 97 or 93 makes a statement on what kind of sneakerhead you are. With today being the holiday and all, we thought we'd have a little fun. Here's What Your Favorite Nike Air Max Sneaker Says About You.
Nike Air Max 1
You either wore Nike sneakers before the Air was visible, or you’re from Europe (or pretend to be) and pinroll your jeans.
Nike Air Max Light
You're still hunting down the JD Sports exclusives.
Nike Air Max 90
Infrared is your favorite color or you’re a basic bro who refers to 90s as just “Air Maxes.”
Nike Air Max BW
You might live in Paris, and refer to everything in black, purple, and white as a "Persian" colorway.
Nike Air Max 93
You didn’t know you wanted this sneaker until a year ago, or you’re a bootie man.
Nike Air Max Light 2 94
You like to burst your own bubble.
Nike Air Burst
You're the Real Slim Shady.
Nike Air Max 95
Your autobiography might as well be titled 50 Shades of Gradients.
Nike Air Max 96
Your idea of a good time is staring at sneakers that can’t be worn — without fear of instantly crumbling — and likely will never be retroed.
Nike Air Max 97
You’re either in love with metallic colors or just want to show people you can go the length.
Nike Air Max 98
You were last spotted wearing swishy track pants at a rave in the UK in the late ‘90s, and came to your senses in time for the sneaker’s retro last year.
Nike Air Max Plus
You're from Australia or hoping that Nike's serious about bringing back Tuned Air.
Nike Air Max 2003
Cargo shorts are still your weapon of choice. This is your go-to sneaker when you finish up the back 9.
Nike Air Max 360
You copped these for the “One-Time Onlys,” but wondered why the biggest Air unit ever wasn’t the most comfortable.
Nike Air Max 2009
You went to Foot Locker and asked for the most comfortable sneaker in the store.
Nike Flyknit Air Max
You're a fitness model or needed to give your Racers a rest.
Nike Air Max Zero
You're either an influencer or still waiting for your pair in the mail.