'Wabi-sabi' Nike Air Max 1 Releasing Exclusively in Asia-Pacific and Latin America

A new 'Wabi-sabi' colorway of the Nike Air Max 1 is expected to release for this year's Air Max Day celebrations. Click here to learn more about the shoe.

Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Pair
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Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Pair

Nike has plenty of new Air Max 1 releases planned for this year’s Air Max Day (March 26) celebrations, this time via the new “Wabi-sabi” colorway shown here.

Thanks to @Riehata on Instagram is a first look at the forthcoming “Wabi-sabi” Nike Air Max 1. This makeup not only features a special “3.26” tongue tag for Air Max Day but also features an “XXXV” embroidery on the heel counter as a nod to the shoe’s 35th anniversary. Rounding out the pair is a midsole that comes with a pre-cracked look and a gum outsole.

This “Wabi-sabi” makeup uses the same name as the ancient Japanese ideology, which focuses on finding beauty within the imperfections of life.

As of now, the release details for this “Wabi-sabi” Air Max 1 haven’t been announced by Nike but the pair is expected to hit shelves around Air Max Day. Keep it locked to Sole Collector for new developments including a detailed look in the coming days.

UPDATE (03/10): Official images of the “Wabi-sabi” Nike Air Max 1 Premium have emerged ahead of the scheduled Air Max Day release. SNKRS confirms that this pair will release as an Asia-Pacific and Latin America exclusive for Air Max Day on March 26. Grab a detailed look at the shoe along with its accompanying accessories below.

Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Lateral
Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Medial
Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Top
Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Heel
Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Outsole
Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Toe
Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Tongue
Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Heel
Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Box
Nike Air Max 1 'Wabi-sabi' DQ8656 133 Tag