Nike Gears Up to Release Air Max 1 "Wabi-Sabi" for Air Max Day

Dim the lights and prepare for that candle-lit glow because the Air Max 1 is celebrating its 35th anniversary. For its annual Air Max Day celebration, Nike is gearing up to release a slew of pairs that commemorate the silhouette and its long-held history, one of them being the deconstructed Air Max 1 "Wabi-Sabi".

Sporting a stitched-up build, the sneaker references the Japanese concept that calls upon the appreciation of imperfections. Covered in unfinished details, it sees earth-colored panels sewn together via exposed white stitching.

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From front to back, opposing olive and brown hues dress the nubuck mudguards as they switch and connect to the heel overlays. These are tied together via a red stitch that reads XXXV, paying tribute to the shoe's 35th year.

Pale pink leather is seen at the medial and accompanied by a mustard yellow panel that rounds out the laces. The set of tongues present a novel update with transparent windows that showcase the Nike logo on one side and the celebratory date on the other. These can be customized with a set of patches included in each pair.

At the rear, traditional Nike Air branding is abandoned and replaced with a smiling Nike swoosh while the cracked midsole lays atop a gum outsole.

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The Air Max 1 "Wabi-Sabi" is slated to release exclusively in Asia and Latin America on March 26th.