About Nike Air Max

The Nike Air Max shoe uses a large air cushioning unit at the heel which is visible from the side of the midsole in most models. Different types of Nike Air Max cushioning include "Air Max2" which does not have the "holes" in the cushioning unit and is of high pressure, "Tube Air" which is visible in several small circles on the midsole of the shoe, "Total Air" which is basically just another word for full Air Max cushioning, "Tuned Air," which is a system of individual pods supposedly "tuned" to different areas of the foot. Air in the early 1990s which was visible through the bottom of the shoe (although smaller portions of Air units are visible through the bottom of many Air Max models) and another type of Air cushioning is the low profile and very responsive "Zoom Air."The Nike Air Max men's shoes has aged well since its introduction. The shoe is popular among underground and known groups.In the last few years with the internet gaining more popularity among the youth, Nike Air Max has gone into a new phase. Websites and shops have been set up to sell custom Nike Air Max running shoes. This often involves painting the Nike Air Max to give it a unique color.Due to its cushion, the shoe is a popular clothing item in Hip Hop Culture and among gabber music fans.