Nike Air Max 98: The History of a Once Forgotten Shoe

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  • čas přidán 15. 10. 2020
  • At one point the Air Max 98 was a forgotten silhouette in Nike's massive catalog. Only in the past few years has the Nike Air Max 98 received the love it truly deserves. In this video, we take a look at the history of the Nike Air Max 98 and why it failed upon its initial release.
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Komentáře • 375

  • @spike1773-y1f
    @spike1773-y1f Před 3 lety +222

    Criminally underrated sneaker. Might be favorite airmax honestly

    • @ishanbasu6533
      @ishanbasu6533 Před 3 lety +11

      Not even close to my favorite air max but it is definitely criminally underrated

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety +8

      Super underrated

    • @christosloizides1346
      @christosloizides1346 Před 3 lety

      Fax!

    • @szekelymate2158
      @szekelymate2158 Před 3 lety

      I have one in the university red cw and I LOVE IT

    • @aboflowerz
      @aboflowerz Před 3 lety

      Love the looks of my 98’s, but the 97/98 full air unit makes them feel so clunky compared to, say, 95’s

  • @henryorellana8205
    @henryorellana8205 Před 3 lety +51

    I’ve never seen these in person, from photos they look so nice. To me they’ve always felt like a less known 97’. So underrated

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety +4

      They’re super nice in person. Feel super lite in hand too

    • @JmasTheKilla215
      @JmasTheKilla215 Před 8 měsíci

      I think they are better than the 97 and wayyyyy better than the 95s

    • @ALARGADORDECU
      @ALARGADORDECU Před 12 dny

      ​@@JmasTheKilla215man... 95's are so fucking ugly bro... i dont get the hype. And im old enough to know.

    • @kobe1395
      @kobe1395 Před 10 dny

      @@JmasTheKilla215alright there not that good

  • @Wickerman2023
    @Wickerman2023 Před 3 lety +36

    Overlooked because 97 is so popular and iconic.

    • @ALARGADORDECU
      @ALARGADORDECU Před 12 dny

      I love the 97's, but the 98's look better.

  • @RikiP
    @RikiP Před 3 lety +16

    My FAVOURITE air max model! Loooooooove the 98s so much! Dope vid fellas!!!! 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety +2

      Def one the best and most unique Air Maxes! Thanks for watching mang

    • @qodfrev
      @qodfrev Před 3 lety +3

      I love my michigan 98s to death! Sad to see that its so underrated

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety +2

      @@qodfrev So underrated

    • @lazarorodriguez5161
      @lazarorodriguez5161 Před 3 lety

      Exactly, this shoe slept on I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ why??? When these were brought back in 2014 I bought 4 Pairs of the OG Color(White/Grey/Volt) they were on sale at Jimmy Jazz and I scooped them up! And as far the Nike Air Max 96, I got them as well, lmao 😆 the Black/Purple and the Scream Green for dirt cheap when everyone was on the Air Max 97 I picked them up on eBay for dirt cheap. I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ what’s wrong with modern day Sneakerhead’s of this era. I’ve been doing this since 2003 and the 90’s had REAL GEMS 💎!!!!!!

  • @moleicester9714
    @moleicester9714 Před 3 lety +77

    Air max 98 is the most underrated in the nike's history of shoes. NO DOUBTS
    edit: you when you say last air max pair do you mean like there will be no more air max

  • @bryangaytan9777
    @bryangaytan9777 Před 3 lety +20

    my top 3 98s (no specific order)
    1. Teal’s
    2. La Mezcla’s
    3. Mbappe’s

    • @sam_f2549
      @sam_f2549 Před 3 lety

      Ye the mbappes are so nice

  • @corndogdog8896
    @corndogdog8896 Před 3 lety +18

    This channel is so underrated

  • @tsukikotsutsukakushi9339
    @tsukikotsutsukakushi9339 Před 3 lety +2

    one of the biggest regrets i'll ever make was not picking up a pair of gundam 98s when i was still working at a sneaker shop

  • @boomboom8529
    @boomboom8529 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Just got a pair of the 98 raptors and was blown away by the quality. Absolute steal of a buy ❤

  • @glassjar7814
    @glassjar7814 Před 3 lety +6

    The AM98 is great. For me I like how wide it is without feeling loose. The 97 air bubble is my favorite so that combined with a more comfy upper works great

  • @TrueStrategicEyes
    @TrueStrategicEyes Před 2 lety +3

    Aside from the plus/TN this is one of the most creative shoes they have ever made

  • @paulpeterson1330
    @paulpeterson1330 Před 3 lety +1

    I am so glad you guys talked about this shoe one of the greatest

  • @tomica2306
    @tomica2306 Před 3 lety +1

    Yooo dope, i was waiting for you to make a video about the 98s, absolutely love them!!

  • @hendrikkamerman6357
    @hendrikkamerman6357 Před 3 lety +1

    You guys deserve a lot more subs. Much love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱!

  • @MatheusCoelhohc
    @MatheusCoelhohc Před 3 lety +1

    I was looking for this video in the channel like 4 days ago. Really love the content, great job guys! Salve do Brasil

  • @warchief9703
    @warchief9703 Před 3 lety +1

    DOPE video. Always appreciate the history and nostalgia.

  • @dennisromario7879
    @dennisromario7879 Před 3 lety

    you know its a good weekend when nacho and brian uploads a video, love it homie🔥✌️

  • @imMATTure
    @imMATTure Před 3 lety

    Ive been collecting for a longgg time but the first pair i ever bought for resale was the gundam 98s back in 2018. It just looks too good in that cw! Love the video again brothers! Keep pumpin out these videos!

  • @thirdiemanuel8599
    @thirdiemanuel8599 Před 3 lety

    Just saw this,it's as great as the ones before keep up the great work guys and as always thanks for the info

  • @hakeemcampbell2448
    @hakeemcampbell2448 Před 3 lety +3

    I use to have these as my first air maxes as a kid and would call these my gameboy shoes since I always use to play pokemon green, red, and blue games on it

  • @arp_909
    @arp_909 Před 3 lety +9

    I quite fancy a pair of 98s, just haven’t found a colourway yet that I really want

  • @ladyelect9274
    @ladyelect9274 Před 3 lety +1

    this makes the day better

  • @louislane9736
    @louislane9736 Před 3 lety +1

    Love y'all content man got me thru some bad times

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety

      Hey Louis! Keep your head up G. Glad we can provide some quality entertainment for you. We got more on the way! Have a good day man

  • @armandocorraljr297
    @armandocorraljr297 Před 3 lety +1

    I bought my first pair of 98s at a goodwill in perfect condition (real) and since then i fell in love with the design. Definitely most underrated model

  • @Senne_Maebe
    @Senne_Maebe Před 3 lety +1

    I had a pair of Air Max 98's And I absolutly loved them!

  • @mrbomis
    @mrbomis Před 3 lety

    Great video once again! Big up 🙌

  • @lazarorodriguez5161
    @lazarorodriguez5161 Před 3 lety

    Thank You 🙏 for this Video As Always, Appreciate this Video!!!

  • @StraightIsForEdgers
    @StraightIsForEdgers Před 3 lety +3

    98s are super sick! Because of the mesh they are way more comfortable than the 97s. Also the Gundam Colorway is one of my faves of all time. What a great shoe!

  • @Tholi
    @Tholi Před 3 lety +6

    I need a pair before the hype jacks up the prices.

  • @tanmaysachdeva1906
    @tanmaysachdeva1906 Před 3 lety +4

    So you will always make videos and Nacho will post on Instagram?
    You are great in what you do. But Nacho is my personal favourite.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety

      He's my favorite too! We're just separated in different cities cause covid and we are being careful not to travel. But he helps with these videos in a big way as well

  • @manasaeidi6370
    @manasaeidi6370 Před 3 lety +2

    Im gonna watch all of your videos tonight!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety

      Let’s gooo! I hope you enjoy them man! Got plenty more on the way

  • @areksoo
    @areksoo Před 3 lety +12

    I'm an old school sneaker head. I was a fan of the 95s and 97s since release, but always hated the 98s. 95s and 97s have a nice symmetry to them while 98s look like they placed patches and parts of various shoes together.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety +4

      I have some friends who feel the same way about the 98s’. Personally I like them but I’m definitely more into the 95s and 97s 😎

    • @EdsHead
      @EdsHead Před 3 lety +1

      I felt the same way about the 98 aesthetic until I started copping them under retail earlier this year. What made me change my mind is they feel a little better on feet (roomier/taller) for me than say the 97s. Great to see the 98 get a little love.

    • @SPNKr16
      @SPNKr16 Před 3 lety

      @@EdsHead Bro I always wanted the 95, 97, and 98 also the Plus Tn. I have a pair of LV8 95 and bloody love them. Can't find any of the other AM's I / we mentioned for a fair price. To put it short, I paid under retail for the barely used still new pair of 95.

  • @TopisMe
    @TopisMe Před 3 lety +1

    Love the La Mezcla and the story behind it. I bought two pairs my gf and I when they were on deep discount

  • @angelicoc.3237
    @angelicoc.3237 Před 3 lety

    Very well done and thoroughly researched video on the Air Max 98!
    You guys should consider making a video on the Nike Roshe run. What happened to those sneakers? It was poppin for a couple years. Then, next thing you know... pff, gone!

  • @davidli7286
    @davidli7286 Před 3 lety

    the 90s were a golden age for nike...great video bro!

  • @CHE-nx7us
    @CHE-nx7us Před 3 lety

    I love this channel man pls keep up🔥

  • @raulpalmaa
    @raulpalmaa Před 3 lety

    Great vid as always

  • @c46453
    @c46453 Před 3 lety +1

    Ahh a fresh new relaxing Air Max Vid. Thanks

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you for watching man. Glad you found it to be relaxing 😎

  • @eventdamager
    @eventdamager Před 3 lety +4

    I would love to see a history vid about the not just forgotten but downright denied air max 91/bw classic.

  • @thepickle7757
    @thepickle7757 Před 3 lety

    Great breakdown...I own the OG Orlando and the Cork 98 colorways.. I bought my daughters mom 3 pair of 98s back in 98 Total Orange, Orlando, and TL Green Blue in this video...

  • @darkenergy9829
    @darkenergy9829 Před 3 lety

    No one are you kidding. During lockdown I saw a ton of nike vids with countless guys reviewing them. I would like a pair.

  • @_The_Worst_
    @_The_Worst_ Před rokem +1

    That OG colorway is noice...🤘🏼💯✔️

  • @harrysanders1089
    @harrysanders1089 Před 3 lety

    Damn you REALLY did your homework bruv! I've been rockin the 720-818's this year...720+98=818. Another slept on update on another classic

  • @yigite
    @yigite Před 3 lety +3

    i literally have 4 cw of 98s. I love them so much

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety

      Let’s go! That’s dope dude. Time to get 4 more lol

    • @oluwasolaadenekan533
      @oluwasolaadenekan533 Před 3 lety

      Same Here I Have The La Mezcla’s, NYC, Charlotte Hornets & The Martin Lawrence CW

    • @mastaroshi23
      @mastaroshi23 Před 3 lety +1

      @@oluwasolaadenekan533 the martin ones go so hard 🔥 got a pair ready to sell once 98's get the love they deserve

  • @CharleyOlivesss
    @CharleyOlivesss Před 3 lety +24

    This my favorite model by far the most comfortable & best fitting got the Tour Yellow OG but the OG Gundam's man I still need them hoes but retail I ain't paying premium for them great video by the way

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety +1

      The Tour Yellow is just beautiful man. I need me a pair

    • @0SchwarzePerle0
      @0SchwarzePerle0 Před 3 lety

      so happy I picked up the gunndams when they rereleased. I probably should wear them a little less so I won't beat them up too bad

  • @chrondalfo9229
    @chrondalfo9229 Před 3 lety +1

    So glad this released before I had to go into work!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety +1

      Lets go! Glad you could squeeze it in lol I have work soon too. Have a great day man

  • @YeahNaw
    @YeahNaw Před 3 lety +1

    I own a lot of sneakers. Whiles the AM95 is aesthetically my favorite in the series, the AM98 is in the top 5 most comfortable sneaker I had ever worn.

  • @luisenriquereyes8932
    @luisenriquereyes8932 Před 3 lety +1

    Esta gran cultura es para toda la vida te agradezco. El gran esfuerzo por toda la historia que nos demuestras muchas gracias un saludo de Cabo San Lucas mexico

  • @Bigrozay1
    @Bigrozay1 Před 3 lety +1

    The 98 is my 2nd favourite air max behind the 95 being from London we love these trainers

  • @Guyforkz
    @Guyforkz Před 3 lety +2

    They weren't popular, because the design was too busy compared to the previous Air Max's.
    Please could you do the history of the Air Max 96 I/II, as they were truly underrated.

  • @WY-cw8xw
    @WY-cw8xw Před 3 lety

    I live in Greece and i regularly see 98s, all the shoe needs is some interesting colorways.

  • @wavmanipulator
    @wavmanipulator Před 3 lety +1

    Once again this was a great video

  • @Chibason
    @Chibason Před 3 lety

    The 98s(white/yellow/blue shown on feet in this video) are my most recent purchase in my mission to own all of my old favorites. I have the air max 1's, 90's, 95s, 96s & 98s, as well as the LTD 3s and plus TNs...I'm still looking for the perfect 97 colorway

  • @StayTrueHD
    @StayTrueHD Před 11 měsíci

    I have 2 pairs, all white with the red swoosh. And a red and grey pair! These and the 97 are my favs

  • @jewels7803
    @jewels7803 Před 3 lety +1

    Another classic video!!

  • @splakacheus
    @splakacheus Před 3 lety +1

    Best sneaker channel on the internet!

  • @PadreDePato
    @PadreDePato Před 3 lety

    Glad u mentioned the la mezclas 👍🏼

  • @vananhtienphan6085
    @vananhtienphan6085 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Video! Facts that since the lack of Swoosh branding on the air max 95, Siergo Lozano has put all the branding like “AIR” and small Swooshes all over the shoes randomly and it turned out perfect on the shoes.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh yeah I totally forgot to add that part about the swoosh and air branding!

    • @vananhtienphan6085
      @vananhtienphan6085 Před 3 lety

      I had an article about this model in July 2019. Your video is incredible. Would love to help if you need any information

  • @Blessed2XS
    @Blessed2XS Před rokem +1

    PLEASE DO AN IN DEPTH VIDEO ON THE NIKE AIR MAX 90 - TO ME, THE MOST CLASSIC SNEAKER! 💯

  • @nathanmolnar8064
    @nathanmolnar8064 Před 3 lety

    All my favourite sneakers in one video 🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @staffordcook260
    @staffordcook260 Před rokem

    97 and 98 will always be in my rotation

  • @cphase11
    @cphase11 Před 3 lety +1

    You guys are the best👍

  • @markolaivar9358
    @markolaivar9358 Před 2 lety

    Gosh. Love your videos

  • @caesarg3676
    @caesarg3676 Před rokem

    Oh, memory lane...I ran the '98 and '99 L.A. Marathon with the Air Max 96 OG. Very light and comfortable shoe. I wonder what's available now that's comparable.

  • @kickflip800
    @kickflip800 Před 3 lety

    Great Vid!!! Now I’m shopping for the Corduroy!!! Thanx. lol.

  • @damienjeremyweir4543
    @damienjeremyweir4543 Před 3 lety

    Please do another most excellent video - about the Nike Air Vortex!!! I love that shoe PS, Air Max 1, 90, 95, 97, 98 & TN I still F with. I did get a pair of 720s but the thats where it ends.

  • @pascal8534
    @pascal8534 Před 3 lety

    Air max BW/97 has got to be up there for underrated air max's

  • @bp251
    @bp251 Před 3 lety +4

    i got a pair of 96s people say they look weird but i like em 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @JRBeckford
    @JRBeckford Před 3 lety

    This is one of my favorite Air Max and I have a few but man Nike made these much smaller than others!

  • @gratefulyaug3403
    @gratefulyaug3403 Před 3 lety +1

    We need that airmax 90 video. New to watching your channel and couldnt find one

    • @EdsHead
      @EdsHead Před 3 lety

      Agreed. Especially with this year being the 30th Anniversary and the Infrareds dropping soon.

  • @rolling60s45
    @rolling60s45 Před 3 lety

    Keep the fire vids coming bro🔥🔥 u should do a video of the New Balance 992 or Saucony Grid bro classics silhouettes

  • @ethan-se6yq
    @ethan-se6yq Před 3 lety

    I stg when copped the gundams they sat on Nike SNKRS for at least 5 to 10 mins. That’s insane for how beautiful that show is

  • @ctlst_
    @ctlst_ Před 3 lety +1

    Nice content! Subscribed 😁👍🏽

  • @leeenghow8475
    @leeenghow8475 Před 3 lety

    Thanks sharing

  • @bernandinocamilo1946
    @bernandinocamilo1946 Před 3 lety +1

    These are nice kicks very underrated

  • @LEX98034
    @LEX98034 Před 3 lety

    I had the OG Gundam back in 98. Bought it for 50 USD as it was on sale. Still treated it as a beater. I felt bad that I didn’t cop the 97 Silver Bullet. In that context, I have to give kudos to Nike for creating the hype to sell out this colorway in 2018.

  • @asdfcvbn1066
    @asdfcvbn1066 Před 3 lety

    Успел купить 2 пары airmax 98 в 2021 году. Люблю эти кроссовки. А все потому что в 1998 году, когда мне было 10 лет, родители купили мне первые мои airmax 98. Дома есть фотография, где я маленький в этих кроссовках. И я их помню. Airmax 98 - one love

  • @calebwalton5003
    @calebwalton5003 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video

  • @minatoarisato7567
    @minatoarisato7567 Před 3 lety

    Love the thumbnail. Honestly, Nike and anime play together more often than you might think. The Jordan 6 is in Slam Dunk! and the Airmax 95 is in Yugioh(renamed the Air Muscle of course.)

  • @Jack_The_Ladd
    @Jack_The_Ladd Před 3 lety

    Just bought my first pair today, the 97 is my all time favourite shoe, I have high hopes for this one.

  • @Axeman369
    @Axeman369 Před 3 lety

    New subby here really a great channel!!!

  • @ShaulDawg
    @ShaulDawg Před 3 lety +1

    Hope they bring back the TL's! Nice video 👍🏾

  • @casval1576
    @casval1576 Před 3 lety +1

    i see gundam and airmax in the thumbnail, i click. i wish they have a char's zaku colorways of this.

    • @splurski
      @splurski Před 3 lety

      Fr, I love Gundam. Its the 40th anniversary for Gundam too, it'd be cool to see a Zaku colorway for the 98s.

  • @mortalfilms313
    @mortalfilms313 Před 3 lety

    Still got my Gundams.My girl got em for me and I copped the Bred 1s for her.My favorite sneaker til this day

  • @minismoke6728
    @minismoke6728 Před 3 lety

    My favorite colorway and I even have this for the air max axis. 😁😁

  • @azz09444
    @azz09444 Před 3 lety

    I had air max 98 and theyre my favorite by far followed by 97 and 720

  • @TheAxis1275
    @TheAxis1275 Před rokem

    Just picked up a pair of 96 Scream Green. I need Court Purple 94s to complete the 90s set

  • @v1ctor684
    @v1ctor684 Před 3 lety +8

    its weird that i came before a thousand views

  • @romariohernandez9666
    @romariohernandez9666 Před 3 lety

    Nacho Average finds made another bangin video

  • @loscrows1836
    @loscrows1836 Před 3 lety

    I'm sooooooooooooo glad I copped the 98 gundams 2 years ago! 😬😬😬

  • @richarddenmark2174
    @richarddenmark2174 Před 3 lety

    This Is my favorite Channel

  • @stephen-john1677
    @stephen-john1677 Před 3 lety +3

    When you opening the video during a conversation, 😂the devotion is real. 🤤Airmax 🙋🏾‍♂️

  • @laststoptohell5183
    @laststoptohell5183 Před 3 lety

    man this just beamed me back to my childhood, I had the 97 and the 98 tl, but I did not wanted the 98. :-)

  • @eagangrimley7346
    @eagangrimley7346 Před 3 lety +1

    yay new video

  • @joshuacanlas9578
    @joshuacanlas9578 Před 3 lety

    Nike should pay you guys. You always make me wanna get every history you put on

  • @stephenblake8070
    @stephenblake8070 Před 2 lety +1

    Would love to see a review on air max bw, my favourite air max from childhood

  • @gungi4764
    @gungi4764 Před 3 lety

    Nice vid

  • @automat3000
    @automat3000 Před 3 lety

    I bloody love my 2090’s. And I love the pure platinum colourway. They deserve to be a future classic.
    The 98 I can take or leave. The weird boomerang shape on the front is just that: weird.

  • @ThrillahKillahCam
    @ThrillahKillahCam Před rokem

    So underrated my favorite the most comfortable low key fly if you get the right colorways

  • @richardkrivik7032
    @richardkrivik7032 Před 3 lety +1

    Gr8 content Bro’s ☝️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✌️AS ALLWAYS