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Darren Griffin: Nike Air Max 1
As a minimalist at heart, nothing quite tops the Nike Air Max 1 in terms of Tinker designs. This shoe set the stage for so much of what we see today. And not just with regards to future creations from Tinker and other Nike designers, but across the entire footwear landscape.
From the new variations of the shoe that release today, to Air Max Day – which was largely inspired by the AM1 – the Air Max movement would be non-existent if not for this foundational grail. What’s more, it’s clear the success of this shoe gave Tinker the confidence to take the liberties he did later in his career. This was Tinker’s shining moment. And while it certainly wouldn’t be his last, it shaped his design palette in a way no other sneaker has.
