The Nike Air Max 1 that “puts on” the exoskeleton is more “Air”
The "Air Max" series is undoubtedly a pivotal part of Nike's many sneakers. Starting in 2014, Nike will also commemorate and celebrate "Air Max Day" on March 26 every year. It was the day the "Air Max 1" was born, March 26, 1987.
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In order to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the birth of "Air Max 1", on March 26, 2022, the protagonist of "Air Max Day" returned to it. Nike released three new colorways on the same day – Wabi-Sabi, La Ville-Lumière and Blueprint.
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The new shoe is called "Nike Air Max 1 Premium" in a Wabi-Sabi style. Wabi-Sabi means "Wabi-sabi", and one of the core of this traditional Japanese aesthetic is imperfection. So in the design of the upper, you can see the repaired lines and the slightly curved Nike logo.
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In addition to the ingenuity in style design, in fact, on this new shoe, Nike also added a little "material".
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This exoskeleton made of PLA material is 3D printed. The front half of the exoskeleton is like a claw to "grab" the shoe, and the rear is an ankle strap that extends from the Nike logo style. A board is connected.
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In addition to the attractive appearance, the function of this exoskeleton is also ingenious. On the upper part of the upper, there are two volumetric mini-turbines at the top, which are driven by micro motors. Put on the "Air Max 1" with this exoskeleton, press the button on the side, and you can feel the airflow around the shoes and feet brought by it.
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In fact, this is not the first time Nike and MACHINA have "made a fuss" on "Air Max".
In 2018, MACHINA integrated OBE (Out of Body Experience) technology in the "Air Max 270", using a combination of wearable controllers and sensors to turn the air cushion at the heel of the "Air Max 270" into a controller, which can trigger dry ice. Jets and lights.
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In the performance of the Mexican B-Boys group UNIK BREAKERS, the performers wearing MACHINA's special "Air Max 270" on their feet were dancing, and through these dance movements, they used their feet to control the changes of the lights and the dry ice in the performance space. Appear.
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MACHINA said that it hopes to reinterpret "Air" through sustainable development and innovation, returning to the original source of inspiration for "Air Max 1" designer Tinker Hatfield. The exoskeleton of "Air Max 1 Wabi-Sabi" also does this.
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The "Air" in the original Nike "Air Max" refers to Nike's famous air cushioning air cushion. But on the "Air Max 1 Wabi-Sabi", MACHINA brought a new "Air" to the shoes through the air delivered by the turbine on the exoskeleton, and also injected new vitality to Nike's "Air".
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