What Are the Best Nike Air Maxes Ever? Our Experts Ranked Them

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  • čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
  • Full Size Run co-hosts Brendan Dunne and Matt Welty rank the top Nike Air Max sneakers of all time. Where do classics like the Nike Air Max 90 "Infrared" rank? Do newer models like the Nike Air Max 2090 make the cut? Watch to find out which are the greatest Air Maxes ever and tell us in the comments if you agree with the ranking. You can read the entire article here: www.complex.com/sneakers/nike...
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  • @SoleCollector
    @SoleCollector  Před 3 lety +118

    What do you think are the best Air Max sneakers of all time?

    • @ibrahimhussein7281
      @ibrahimhussein7281 Před 3 lety +17

      airmax plus tuned air

    • @rudigrudi4898
      @rudigrudi4898 Před 3 lety +36

      "I'll kill you if you try me for my Air Max 95's"

    • @nicknazar9654
      @nicknazar9654 Před 3 lety +8

      Air max zero slap

    • @tylertran2674
      @tylertran2674 Před 3 lety +11

      The Air max 90 is my favorite silhouette but the air max 98 gundams have been my favorite sneaker for years

    • @jp7205
      @jp7205 Před 3 lety +10

      93' til infinity. duh

  • @eldiegoperez
    @eldiegoperez Před 3 lety +399

    I respect the list I wish they did more content like this

    • @eldiegoperez
      @eldiegoperez Před 3 lety

      @Stak Dollars I bet that in 2021 they will get a million subs

    • @adengravett
      @adengravett Před 3 lety +4

      Idk half this list is pretty trash tbf

    • @marselbicentennial5159
      @marselbicentennial5159 Před 3 lety

      Original the Air Max TN was the Air Max Tine. The technology was called TN or Tune. I think it was 1997.

    • @adengravett
      @adengravett Před 3 lety

      @Tony Bellew @Tony Bellew the top 5 I'd mostly agree with tbf, it's the latter of the list, mostly unknown and way out of touch sneakers that don't belong on here, namely the 180's, 93's, BW and the Burst, and i know they come with the attitude of it inspiring things we see now etc. But that's why they were better on the full top 20 list rather than being put onto this list

    • @adengravett
      @adengravett Před 3 lety

      @Tony Bellew yeah i can respect that

  • @bigwaveyyy626
    @bigwaveyyy626 Před 3 lety +305

    Ayeee y’all should do something like this more often like top 10 and lists
    Edit: 97s are my favorite air maxes

    • @Luisito.Abril1
      @Luisito.Abril1 Před 3 lety +6

      97s are the best ones in my opinion🔥

    • @bigwaveyyy626
      @bigwaveyyy626 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Luisito.Abril1 same bro you can’t go wrong with em I like 97s and air max ones just because they’re more of a flat sole and I have flat wide feet 😂 so they comfy af

    • @Luisito.Abril1
      @Luisito.Abril1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@bigwaveyyy626 Frr and the 97s don’t crease at all lol. I like the 97s, 90s, 270s, and the 1s

    • @bigwaveyyy626
      @bigwaveyyy626 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Luisito.Abril1 see bro I agree with all of that except the 270s 😂 I think they’re trash don’t get me wrong they look good even the 270 reacts but they feel so uncomfortable on me I’m like wtf is going on in there ???

    • @Luisito.Abril1
      @Luisito.Abril1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@bigwaveyyy626 I feel ya, it’s just the typical beat em up shoes😂 People use them just to run lol

  • @tumbus9117
    @tumbus9117 Před 3 lety +267

    I remember an Australian friend telling me they wouldn’t be allowed in clubs if they wore TN’s because people who wore them caused so much trouble lol

    • @aquaviii
      @aquaviii Před 3 lety +4

      TN's?

    • @aquaviii
      @aquaviii Před 3 lety +5

      Air Max + lol

    • @BassDroplet
      @BassDroplet Před 3 lety +22

      Can confirm, couldn’t get into the pub earlier this year for this very reason.

    • @ManectricReturns
      @ManectricReturns Před 3 lety +12

      I'm aussie and I can totally believe that lol

    • @chklt2.084
      @chklt2.084 Před 3 lety +11

      Very true, if you wear tn’s here in AUS you’re either an older dad figure or a young wannabe gangster lmao

  • @connr9827
    @connr9827 Před 3 lety +56

    More content, love these guys.

  • @jellypie5100
    @jellypie5100 Před 3 lety +140

    Brendan mustache is top 5 of all time

    • @l00pdigga42
      @l00pdigga42 Před 3 lety

      he got the freddy mercury

    • @fuzzycuffs
      @fuzzycuffs Před 3 lety +4

      Top 5 Mustaches of all time: Brendan Dunne, Brendan Dunne, Brendan Dunne, Brendan Dunne, and Tom Selleck

    • @richardnyahoe8172
      @richardnyahoe8172 Před 3 lety

      Thanks 🙏🏾

    • @DailyNMD
      @DailyNMD Před 3 lety +1

      Stache God🐐

  • @michaelbarry7135
    @michaelbarry7135 Před 3 lety +7

    This was so good boys! More of these countdowns please!

  • @tuggern
    @tuggern Před 3 lety +23

    I love this! more content please!

  • @sayatbekarian7628
    @sayatbekarian7628 Před 3 lety +253

    The list was spot on tbh, only kids and hype beasts will have a problem with this list lol

  • @ty_hens
    @ty_hens Před 3 lety +6

    This list was a really great mix of mainstream and gems. I’m so glad you included the 180s. Such a unique and beautiful design.

  • @MarkusH91
    @MarkusH91 Před 3 lety +3

    Love to see more content!!

  • @davisbalkcum4274
    @davisbalkcum4274 Před 3 lety +2

    Love these type of videos king

  • @FrancJAG
    @FrancJAG Před 3 lety

    Love content like this, very informative and you guys hit the nail on the head with the list.

  • @eduardomadrigal1977
    @eduardomadrigal1977 Před 3 lety +24

    Wear your shoes people, respect to all who do and enjoy wearing them. Any of yall that buy and put them on the shelves and sit at home I hope you enjoy the dust collecting.

  • @ezraabbey
    @ezraabbey Před 3 lety +3

    This is great. Would love to see more videos like this.

  • @pochipsino
    @pochipsino Před 3 lety

    great picks and video, please do more of these - they are unique and fun. cheers boys

  • @mikem4314
    @mikem4314 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent segment! More please.

  • @___arevee
    @___arevee Před 3 lety +3

    y’all need more videos like this !!

  • @mudboy6396
    @mudboy6396 Před 3 lety +15

    Make this a regular thing !!!!! 🔥🔥

  • @lionelba7046
    @lionelba7046 Před 3 lety +2

    I love how it was model focused and not collabs. I agree with the list and thank you for highlighting the 'why' of the shoes notoriety

  • @jamesdigby5229
    @jamesdigby5229 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing amazing video! Please do more like these 🔥🙏🏽

  • @samonte
    @samonte Před 3 lety +3

    Keep this type of content coming

  • @justincarr8178
    @justincarr8178 Před 3 lety +48

    I'm from England,the 90 is my have I have bought so many of these over the years and I will continue to buy them

    • @damienmuflahi462
      @damienmuflahi462 Před 3 lety +4

      Same man! On all points 90s are the best I don’t like the fact that they’ve gone back to the og model I liked the extended upper a little shoe felt more bulky and durable

    • @rusty.scythe.barbers
      @rusty.scythe.barbers Před 3 lety +1

      Iver here it's basically standard footwear everyone has em

    • @justincarr8178
      @justincarr8178 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rusty.scythe.barbers Your right,they are like Reebok classics were 20 years ,even the homeless 90s,but I just love them,the all white or all black are my faves

    • @rusty.scythe.barbers
      @rusty.scythe.barbers Před 3 lety +2

      @@justincarr8178 I need more 90s in the collection, they are too nice

    • @justincarr8178
      @justincarr8178 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rusty.scythe.barbers You can never have too many 90s

  • @jorgeiznaga470
    @jorgeiznaga470 Před 3 lety +1

    Great picks!!!!

  • @HERBALSDUDE
    @HERBALSDUDE Před 3 lety

    Great list no complaints great content you guys are always killin shit softly thanks for this

  • @laurencemartin159
    @laurencemartin159 Před 3 lety +13

    Yo sticking with the no hat! Props Matt Welty!

  • @oliverjones6687
    @oliverjones6687 Před 3 lety +9

    Loved this 🙌🏼 I would personally put the 90 above the 95 and it’d be a toss-up between the 1 and 90 for top spot. Awesome work folks 👌🏼

  • @senorfish2503
    @senorfish2503 Před 3 lety

    Awesome list, very cool to see the old boxes with these also.

  • @sadjordan6413
    @sadjordan6413 Před 3 lety +1

    wonderfully done!

  • @MrxxSelfxxDestruct
    @MrxxSelfxxDestruct Před 3 lety +67

    These guys really do their homework it's crazy.
    In fact, the BW was the most popular Nike shoe in France for a loooong time.

    • @ette1427
      @ette1427 Před 3 lety +13

      They know their shit! I love how Welty knows so much about Nike but pretends like he’s never worn a Nike shoe hahaha

    • @Fartylipjuice
      @Fartylipjuice Před 3 lety

      After so long it's not homework. They have what some call wisdom

    • @alexisdigital
      @alexisdigital Před 3 lety

      Et oui on a bon goût! I still got 2 pairs of unworn BW's in my stash. The BW SE was great too.

    • @NinoJoy
      @NinoJoy Před 3 lety +3

      Man I've seen so much TN and BW since schoolyard, those are definitly france's airmax-s

    • @alexisdigital
      @alexisdigital Před 3 lety +1

      @@NinoJoy TN aka "les Requins", we call them Sharks in France

  • @detroittechno7904
    @detroittechno7904 Před 3 lety +6

    This list should only receive love.
    Good job lads.

  • @ManCave1972
    @ManCave1972 Před 3 lety

    This was awesome. The knowledge Welty has is unsurpassed. Cannot wait for the next list.

  • @JediChris
    @JediChris Před 3 lety +1

    Great list!!

  • @LeaveALikePls
    @LeaveALikePls Před 3 lety +25

    Can't disagree with #1 though...AM1's are just so beautiful, IMO...it's simplicity done absolutely perfectly.

  • @alexanderweber8044
    @alexanderweber8044 Před 3 lety +5

    Yes!!! I get a video before Thursday!!!! -Big Ups!

  • @travisbutler4654
    @travisbutler4654 Před 3 lety +1

    Sole collector keep doing ya thing with the vlogs💯💯💯👍👍👍

  • @allenclaudius
    @allenclaudius Před 3 lety

    This was good to watch!

  • @ed_naaaa
    @ed_naaaa Před 3 lety +3

    The TN's came out in '99. I wore them heavy in 12th grade. Also, my brother is a sneaker addict since '89. He has the original 1st pair of Jordan's crumbled up and refuses to discard them. If you're interested in chatting with him about his million dollar+ collection of originals and his passion for sneakers, please lmk so I can share his info privately with you. I love your series btw. Also, I was a die hard Blazer head until they started selling in Footlocker, etc bc they were boutique sneakers. I also was heavy into 95s until they changed their factory to China in like '09/10 and couldn't tell real from fake. Gr8 show!! Luv it!!

    • @kennyg.6608
      @kennyg.6608 Před 3 lety

      I like the look of the 98's better than 97...

  • @notyou95
    @notyou95 Před 3 lety +3

    Hit the mark with this list 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @landon4216
    @landon4216 Před 3 lety

    sure wish we could share pictures on here! lol.
    couldn’t agree more......my collection is is loaded with 1’s, 90’s and the rest....such awesome content guys!!

  • @bobby_D
    @bobby_D Před 3 lety +1

    I think the list was incredible. I love the fact that you have the Tn on the list. Great job

  • @mrinfamouz
    @mrinfamouz Před 3 lety +6

    I still rock my infrared 90s from the HOA pack in 05. I copped 3 pairs I remember them rotting on shelves for 50% off in footlockers

  • @PokeBrick
    @PokeBrick Před 3 lety +3

    I love how concise and straight to the point this commentary was, I’d love to see a Jordan ranking video!

  • @laidback93
    @laidback93 Před 3 lety +1

    I think this is a good list. Thrilled you gave a shout out to the 93. I rocked my Dusty Cactus pair today.

  • @coletulashie4344
    @coletulashie4344 Před 3 lety

    That list was exactly what I thought it was going to be. The top 5 were exactly spot on. Dope video.

  • @gabkoost
    @gabkoost Před 3 lety +18

    The BW Persian violet is to me the best Air Max of all time. In many countries of Europe, the term AIR MAX was literally confused with the BW. It remained as the Air Max undisputed staple during and way after the 95s and 97s came along.

    • @guuslombarts9004
      @guuslombarts9004 Před 8 měsíci

      True that, the gabber classic! Such a shane Nike doesn’t do much with the BW’s anymore

  • @howsweettoothreepeat
    @howsweettoothreepeat Před 3 lety +7

    We need more if these videos to get the FSRmy through until thrusday

  • @kevindinwoodie4141
    @kevindinwoodie4141 Před 3 lety +2

    More of these please

  • @angelsfanx48
    @angelsfanx48 Před 3 lety +1

    More of this please!

  • @funkonsight
    @funkonsight Před 3 lety +4

    I agree, more content!

  • @miggles4406
    @miggles4406 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome that Welty knows about Aussie sneaker culture!

  • @ForPetesake552
    @ForPetesake552 Před 3 lety

    I think you guys did a fantastic job on that list. Kudos to you.

  • @lesliegoedecke5622
    @lesliegoedecke5622 Před 3 lety

    Awesome video! The Air Max are my all time favorite shoe!! And I do wear mine as well!! Thank you for a great video!

  • @hernandezmarkie7382
    @hernandezmarkie7382 Před 3 lety +3

    What a perfect list

  • @jaimevillegas2418
    @jaimevillegas2418 Před 3 lety +6

    Air max 90 are my favorite! Without those, I'm not in the game. It was dope seeing the OG boxes and worn pairs!
    WEAR YA KICKS!!

    • @dabear7862
      @dabear7862 Před rokem

      What colorway was your first 90?

    • @jaimevillegas2418
      @jaimevillegas2418 Před rokem

      @@dabear7862 11 years ago I bought my first pair. I was 16 years old bro, I was barely making any money and I wasn’t a sneakerhead at the time. I got a GR colorway from Footlocker. I bought it with my own money, so you wasn’t telling me shit. I treated them like they were dopest 90s ever 😂🙏🏼

  • @tumbus9117
    @tumbus9117 Před 3 lety

    Would love more Dunne and Welty vids throughout the week like this, 2 weekly shows just doesn’t get me my fix

  • @AdilSoudagar
    @AdilSoudagar Před 3 lety

    We need more videos like this!

  • @SGprod
    @SGprod Před 3 lety +5

    As a european milianial, it took me like 10 years to find out that TN's were even Air Max's. To me they were just their own thing, just Nike TN's..

  • @TheUniverseHasMyBack
    @TheUniverseHasMyBack Před 3 lety +23

    95's have always been a go to for me, lately I've been buying 97's and I've also been collecting all of the Adapt Auto Max that have come out💯💯💯

    • @scarletbouvier520
      @scarletbouvier520 Před 3 lety +1

      The tailwinds IVs are second best

    • @TheUniverseHasMyBack
      @TheUniverseHasMyBack Před 3 lety

      @@scarletbouvier520 what would be #1 on your list?

    • @scarletbouvier520
      @scarletbouvier520 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheUniverseHasMyBack air max tailwind 2s

    • @kennyg.6608
      @kennyg.6608 Před 3 lety +1

      I think the air Max 95 and 98 look the best and are most comfy

    • @passiondimension
      @passiondimension Před rokem

      love to know your thoughts on am 95 vs 97 (not on how they look but on how they feel) thanks!

  • @AA-hi6os
    @AA-hi6os Před 3 lety

    Great selection! Agree with the list.

  • @swervenights
    @swervenights Před 3 lety +17

    love this, collab with nacho average finds 👀

  • @xjasanperezx
    @xjasanperezx Před 3 lety +1

    List is on point! 👌🏽

  • @tasheimtea9319
    @tasheimtea9319 Před 3 lety

    Good stuff boys good stuff keep up the good

  • @marshy9104
    @marshy9104 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m from the Uk we have another level of respect for 90’s, 98’s, 97’s and 95’s everyone has them personally I prefer 90’s and 95’s and didn’t even know some of these shoes on the list

  • @ernestoh429
    @ernestoh429 Před 3 lety +10

    Love the air max 95 but they get kinda un comfy as you wear them

    • @jayschipp7529
      @jayschipp7529 Před 3 lety

      I agree. They kind of squeeze your foot after a while.

  • @mmdeuro
    @mmdeuro Před 3 lety

    Solid list !

  • @peteputros2412
    @peteputros2412 Před 3 lety

    Please do more content like this!!

  • @athoughtfulape
    @athoughtfulape Před 3 lety +7

    Real solid list. As the years have gone by, I've been more inclined to say the 95 is my favorite Air Max of all time.

  • @rawlo2202
    @rawlo2202 Před 3 lety +4

    Nobody up on shoe game like these dudes. I love it.

  • @811ghost
    @811ghost Před 3 lety +1

    I use to love the black and red air max 95 from 2001 or so. That one was everywhere and 🔥

  • @shwoopdewoop
    @shwoopdewoop Před 3 lety

    Great list! Like other commenters, I agree that more content like this should be made, it was a great watch and very informative. Top 3 for me in descending order is the AM1, AM95, and the AM 97.

  • @obiiheanacho4914
    @obiiheanacho4914 Před 3 lety +4

    Air Max 1!!! Hands down the best air max of all time!

  • @Harry-mx8lc
    @Harry-mx8lc Před 3 lety +4

    the air max lights (2s) never get any love, would have them over the bursts otherwise list on point

  • @sadjordan6413
    @sadjordan6413 Před 3 lety +2

    MORE UPLOADS FROM THESE TWO PLEASE!

  • @dougrabbit
    @dougrabbit Před 3 lety +1

    more of thiss pleeesssee!!

  • @drebosqueeze1472
    @drebosqueeze1472 Před 3 lety +3

    S/O FULL SIZE RUN

  • @user-zw7jo2hw3i
    @user-zw7jo2hw3i Před 3 lety +21

    For me the tailwind iv's are a favorite. There is just something about them...

    • @afielde11
      @afielde11 Před 3 lety +2

      Some great deals to be had on the tailwinds recently, picked up a few pairs in the last couple months.

    • @user-zw7jo2hw3i
      @user-zw7jo2hw3i Před 3 lety +1

      @@afielde11 You're right! I managed to grab the indigo fog colorway for a steal at a retailer in my city.

    • @dailykicks9284
      @dailykicks9284 Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah the tailwinds are dope and mad underrated

    • @zlikurac4840
      @zlikurac4840 Před 3 lety

      Юльшой 73 that og volt hits hard got it on stock x for like half retail

    • @user-zw7jo2hw3i
      @user-zw7jo2hw3i Před 3 lety

      @@zlikurac4840 og's are always bomb, grab them while they are underrated lol

  • @jfo333777
    @jfo333777 Před 3 lety

    Great list! I read some where that storing sneakers with the paper accelerates the shoe breakdown. Apparently, the paper has an acidic quality to it.

  • @MRulerrr
    @MRulerrr Před 3 lety

    Very Good List

  • @miltowntubes4142
    @miltowntubes4142 Před 3 lety +4

    MUCH LOVE, PEACE, BE SAFE & CLEAN 2 ALL YALL !!! #NIKEGANG #SOLEGANG #414LOVE

  • @ayemoney5330
    @ayemoney5330 Před 3 lety +5

    The best are on the list I would only switch to
    1. Air max 1
    2. Air max 90
    3. Air max 95

  • @TheJlewyville
    @TheJlewyville Před 3 lety

    Solid picks & I agree with this list for the most part. Definitely feel Welty on the Deluxe, one of my fav pairs!

  • @gettinbattered
    @gettinbattered Před 3 lety +2

    More videos like this please

  • @TheCNSR
    @TheCNSR Před 3 lety +5

    How is the A180 beating the AM98? 😭 This list is flagrant. Unpopular opinion; light's and 90's (both in their old school shapes) are better than AM1's. If you see an Air Max illustration where 1 colourway is slapped on many an Air Max, you'll see which ones are really hitting, so yeah AM1's are overrated.

    • @skalawatz
      @skalawatz Před 3 lety

      To each his own my g. Make your own list, and drop some knowledge.

    • @TheCNSR
      @TheCNSR Před 3 lety

      @@skalawatz To have an opinion is fine, I got no qualms, but for a group of people to collectively decide the 180 is so high seems entirely baseless, especially when calling the list "the best Air Max's' instead of "Complex's favourite Air Max's". The comments section is here for a reason, it's as far as I need to go with the subject.

    • @berlingray8058
      @berlingray8058 Před 3 lety

      Because they look better on feet lbs

  • @ohdagee
    @ohdagee Před 3 lety +3

    The Air Max 90 is the best silhouette, hands down! 🔥

  • @JRHill-xc7ms
    @JRHill-xc7ms Před 3 lety +1

    The list is spot on no complaints here !!!!

  • @jameslopez3450
    @jameslopez3450 Před 3 lety +2

    Dude the air max 87's in the blue color wave 🔥

  • @kabeerrajoria
    @kabeerrajoria Před 3 lety +3

    Why are they so depressed ?!?

  • @adgo0801
    @adgo0801 Před 3 lety +4

    First

  • @facehunter504
    @facehunter504 Před 3 lety +1

    That neon green and grey 95’s are my all time favorite pair of shoes. I’ve had over 4 pairs that look exactly the same. Let’s not forget the dozens and dozens of other colors schemes I have.

  • @THEsoulquarian
    @THEsoulquarian Před 3 lety +1

    I was actually around when all of these came out originally and was luckily able to get most of them. My all time fav at the time was 97 silver bullet. They were so futuristic back then and still look amazing. 95 OG Volt and Air Max 1 OG Red round out my top 3.

    • @Lee-ic2yn
      @Lee-ic2yn Před rokem

      We called those "millenniums" 😂

  • @mrbennett3791
    @mrbennett3791 Před 5 měsíci

    Great top 10 , Iv owned every one of these except the air burst , currently wearing AM1’s as I’m in mid 40’s now and find the AM1 the shoe that goes with everything and so comfortable

  • @tomrobinson2410
    @tomrobinson2410 Před 3 lety

    Y’all should do these kind of videos every week 👍🏽

  • @jp7205
    @jp7205 Před 3 lety +1

    great idea

  • @jackhood9298
    @jackhood9298 Před 3 lety

    perfect list

  • @realjessewood
    @realjessewood Před 3 lety +2

    5:13 - Ay Welty, ‘Tn’ refers to the ‘tuned’ air technology in the shoe. Its name is Air Max Plus, since there are other models that have tuned air too. Look at varpormax plus silhouette, it has a ‘Vm’ abbreviation

  • @hammbone8184
    @hammbone8184 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you fellas

  • @charleshairston7864
    @charleshairston7864 Před 3 lety +1

    Y’all did a great job my favorite air max is the neon 95 and second is the air max 1 red color

  • @mochagreen
    @mochagreen Před 3 lety

    Got heavy heavy into Air Max since moving to Europe. Hugely popular shoes here, especially the 1, 97 and TN

  • @LeaveALikePls
    @LeaveALikePls Před 3 lety +1

    First like & First comment. This is awesome. Much love from the #FSRmy in South Africa