What's the Best Nike Air Max of All Time? | The Complex Sneakers Show

[@Complex]

What's your favorite Air Max sneaker?

[@WoobyDoo420]

90,97,95,Plus and probably in that order 90's as number 1.

[@blueprint169]

Sean Wotherspoons air max 97

[@jjfelix250]

@@blueprint169greatest air max ever

[@mboaten8657]

Air max 1

[@ryandavidson1506]

Denham 95s

[@PlaneJaneCars]

People be sleepin on Welty. The Gucci line “95 air max because I’m a dope runner” more than validates how culturally aware he is. In Baltimore the 95’s and Foams was dope boy shoes, and when we heard Gucci say that it was OVER! (Shout to Welty)

[@kemgod412]

Yay let's make gucci rich

[@hank3578]

Hey def stays dropping the most knowledge consistently.

[@mentallytrill3155]

welty definitely tapped in , that skate influence is vital too , I relate to that

[@charlielee7665]

I swear the best episodes are when there are no guests

[@DN-nt5cn]

Yes

[@SuperWhofan1]

Agreed. Interviews are not as good for me.

[@amirimranz]

THIS IS WHAT I BEEN SAYING FOR YEARS

[@Glz_Nuetron]

While I appreciate the insight, knowledge and experiences that the guest bring I have to agree. I think that full size run was the better medium for guest

[@hatfieldd7]

No doubt

[@kevinmacias6062]

Welty’s quote “Never to old for air max” should be on the next Nike Campaign

[@AN-ku2pf]

Welty killed it this episode, his sneaker passion and knowledge is top tier

[@michaelstojcevski6299]

Please rate the best New Balance models next - it would be fitting, especially with their popularity lately (although they’ve always been popular to some!). Thanks guys - great work!

[@longlivety57]

Joe got his socks pulled up like he bout to play soccer😂😂😂

[@Postcoital_Clarity]

All Crossed up in short-shorts

[@CH67_]

Air max 1 are the best air max without a doubt. When you look at the colabs, atmos elephants, viotechs, cherrywoods, amsterdams, chlorophylls, lucky greens, denims, atmos safaris and even the size safaris. Look at the watermelons and pink flamingos and they’re GRs. All iconic imo

[@michaelfranks4434]

Watermelons might be the best ones

[@ericdiaz6568]

Atmost elephant #1

[@golfinguru11]

90s have Bacons, Patta Homegrowns, Dizzee Rascal, kaws, off white, warhawk, moon/mars. Plus, infrared 90s are the single most iconic air max shoe IMO

[@CH67_]

@@golfinguru11 atmos duck camo too. AM90s are my 2nd favourite after the AM1

[@diegonatividad116]

The 90s will always be my favorite but 95s are a close second

[@Basileos]

You guys completely missed the point with Action Bronson release - people weren’t mad at the bots, people were mad that the shoe was gone before the allotted time release because the password on the website was so bad people guessed it immediately. They were sold out 15 minutes before most people even got the chance to get them.

[@delinowalker722]

Exactly

[@djjorge87]

Yeah they totally don't get that ...

[@tytompkins9065]

They all got there pairs they dont need to get it lol

[@kendressel1608]

Yeah it was a rough one I grabbed a size 10 on stock x for 350$ all in and was happy to get them for that I got the lapis lazulis last year and was so pleased with them I’m a huge fan

[@TheHilltopperNation]

Exactly, the botters got the password very quickly and they sold out like 10 min before the official launch. I had a projected wait time of 5 min for size 11 and they sold out after less than a minute of waiting at 10:50

[@mikeyaaahhh]

I'm glad the homegrown 90 gets a mention. Still one of my favorite pairs in my collection

[@steveowens4676]

My list: Air Max 1s, Air Max 90s, and then either 180s or 95s. I had an original pair of 180s as a kid, so they have a special place in my heart. Still debating whether or not to pick up this year's release. Side note: I can't believe the guys didn't mention the Air Max 90 Bacons. Those are fire!

[@likesneaker3238]

AM90 Infrared, pure classic and OG!

[@theboz1137]

Y’all gotta talk about New Balances next

[@brendandunnecomplex]

Do people want that? Might have to fire that up.

[@Woahday]

U mean the most mid shoe brand of all time

[@theboz1137]

clearly you don’t know a lot about shoes

[@Woahday]

I’m very had new balances as a kid, probably the worst shoes I’ve ever had quality wise

[@theboz1137]

@@Woahday you should try them again then

[@chumathepuma5673]

90's All Day. Wearing the 2020 super novas right now lol

[@ericdiaz6568]

You are a LEGEND

[@peteogrande]

Welty double cupping the Celsius 🥤

[@charlesenewkirk4216]

Love the show. I travel internationally for work. Since I’ve been watching/listening to the show I started observing what shoes people are wearing. From my tiny perspective, “sneaker heads” myopically focus on Nike. In the real world, as large as their market share is, people are wearing any number of brands. It would be interesting to see the show focus on more brands (shout out Welty).

[@asalina4]

Unpopular opinion, Air Max 98. Its like the forgotten child of the air maxes, but also gives me flashbacks of the Eastbay catalogs (BIG RIP).

[@eilebig]

98 > 97

[@bern717]

Coincidentally, it’s mentioned for one second in this episode before Brandon changes the topic and they move on 💀💀

[@christopherhall3821]

Eastbay catalog was a shoe heaven before online shopping

[@Sspydermn]

98 is definitely king of the A type.😊

[@maxpalmerdigital]

Weltys take on Air Max 90 is spot on. Those have to be the most main stream silhouette - worn by uncles and aunties across the US since the 90’s. 😂

[@sergioayala1835]

AM 90 Infrared is my favourite

[@ericdiaz6568]

EPIC

[@gardynoel5099]

The Olympic Air Max Triax 96s were my favorite shoes. I worked to buy those when all my friends were buying jordans. Probably one of my favorite shoes of all time.

[@golfinguru11]

I still have an original DS pair. First “special edition” Nike I can think of. Not really a collab but special nonetheless

[@Ghost_xx_10]

Air max 95s are undefeated 🤝🔥

[@James-xx4kb]

95’s feel like 🧱 on foot

[@jairopresinal6377]

95s take them all. Timeless and one of the most durable pairs.

[@sneakerdad8324]

56:10 Welty, your core is strong enough to lace up the 12s!

[@DaleRogers7]

I love this show. I’m always happy on the weeks that you guys are there. I have been thinking about what Matt said about wearing comfortable shoes as you get old. I am 67 years old and for a lot of years didn’t really like to wear air Jordans because I thought they were uncomfortable. I don’t know if Jordans have changed, but these days in my very old age Jordans are the most comfortable shoes and running shoes without much support and feel kind of floppy are not as comfortable for me these days. But when I was in my 40s and 50s. I did not think this way at any rate, keep up the good work. You guys sure do a wonderful job that is interesting every time you’re on. Joel LaPuma is an amazing host.

[@tman1890]

The first time i saw the air max shoe was in 2014, i was 14 years old and it was the air max 90.. bruh i was in love with that shoe but couldn't get it as i wanted the specific colorway in which was the infrared (red and white), 4 years later 2018 i bought them and they still fresh as we speak but now im looking for the air max 1 with a baby blue and white colorway ❤🔥 🇿🇦

[@kevincollins8620]

Great colorway. Grab and send me a pair too please. 🙏 (baby blue airmax 1)

[@tman1890]

@@kevincollins8620 Will try, but I ain't making any promises 🔥👍

[@BWen3]

Infra 90 to the moon

[@brendandunnecomplex]

Patiently waiting for the next good retro.

[@RobHaZepresents]

28:19 So if the tip is over the eye stay then you can rock them more ways because you can leave the tip out when you lace them up. You don’t have that option on the newer joints

[@robertceja3257]

Air Max 90 will always be MY favorite model...nostalgia.

[@dancoronado777]

I feel like the Air Max Tailwind line is seriously underrated and completely looked over in this conversation. They fit the Air Max tech & running shoe line requirements too.

[@Nobby17654]

95 anthracite sunset bubble 😍 but love so many more ❤ air max 90s are the OG

[@billybannon7348]

Air Max 1...also the Air Max 93 is criminally underrated.

[@bryanevans3139]

Captain of the junior varsity team is crazy😂😂😂

[@ryanhickscomedy]

Thank you Mr. Dunn for going as deep on the SBs as they let you. We’re here. We’re listening!

[@dagttv]

The Dunk extra layer around the bottom laces thing was a modification done for skateboarding, to give the skater the option to lace underneath the flap and prevent the laces from breaking under ollie's and flip tricks. It depends on which model SBs have it. Same goes for the turn-and-stitch toebox stitching, which is also for skate durability. All the pro and premium SBs have the flap. You can visually tell if its the old-style SB or the new style SB by looking at the sole of the shoe and seeing if there is a piece of exposed foam in the center. If it's there, it will also have the other durability modifications. For some very limited models, they go back to the OG style without it (ie Futura, orange lobsters, HUFs, etc).

[@Adriannnnnnnn91]

Air Max 1 for sure. Easily wearable with jeans, athletic pants, and shorts. Next set of shoes ranking, best Ronnie Fieg/ Kith collab

[@iZack51]

Air max 90 winter premium is my favorite

[@214Ro]

The timb boot looking ones? I gotta DS pair i be staring at like a trophy

[@siu-dongli8495]

Air Max Plus Volt Purple, Infrared AM90, Neon 95, Am 1 red & Blue

[@kendressel1608]

That’s cheating lol jk I feel you it’s so hard to just choose 1 even the big bubbles from last year where fire

[@kendressel1608]

What where the 95s and 97s going for back in the early 2000s I can’t remember if it was 150$ or a little bit more it was alot for those days but the comfort level was definitely worth the extra bread

[@siu-dongli8495]

@@kendressel1608 😂😝 couldn’t just pick one aye! I think personally the question should be “best air max colour way of each iconic model” I just can’t pick one model!!!

[@OTF_SL3]

Do the best basketball sneaker next episode!

[@jaydontaylor4095]

Skepta Air max 97 got me into shoes

[@jaydontaylor4095]

love this type of sneaker convo

[@jaydontaylor4095]

do new balances next for sure

[@BookerT69]

Throwing Fits Adidas Gazelle is insane fire

[@TheCNSR]

Good to hear so much Air Max talk for once 😌. Surprised Welty was cooking so much. Unpopular opinion, but I'd say the forgotten middle child in the Air Max Light is arguably better than the AM1 AND maybe even AM90's because it's such a clean evolution between the two. AM90, in the UnRecrafted shape, reigns supreme though.

[@drewvan19]

Absolutely love this episode, have watched every one (some twice) and this was my personal favorite! Cant wait for more!

[@bern717]

The “let’s say it all in unison” bit is incredibly cringy 😭😭 had to say it

[@marcossantana1462]

I love this episode! I'ma air max head.. I'm wearin' silver bullets rn lol

[@TheHilltopperNation]

This is one of those episodes where it annoys me how Joe can’t put his bias aside to have a conversation and make an accurate ranking

[@alexnyny]

Im rocking infrareds right now!! Let’s goooo

[@214Ro]

Thanks for showing Air Max some love i love the AM90s then close second is AM1s ive got too many pairs i become fatigued deciding on which to pick for the day to wear. Great episode gang gang

[@kemgod412]

Me too

[@vanessaguerra8975]

Air Max are so iconic, it’s hard to choose but I think the ranking is spot on. Such a fun shoe and so much nostalgia every time I slip on any of these pairs. Great episode!

[@omoney172]

GREAT EPISODE!! AIR MAX 95 IS THE GOAT FOR SURE.

[@gasergeant]

I've been watching/listening to the show for a couple years now and there's a lot of assumed knowledge that is mentioned (especially by Brendan Dunne) which isn't an attack on anyone, its just, I really enjoy when any of the three of you takes the time to explain the design language, the history or the story of a shoe like Welty did with the Air Max 95. I get that the nuanced difference of the SB that Dunne was sharing isn't the most exciting content but I hope that he isn't discouraged from getting into stuff like that because I'm here for it, even if it is boring, you gotta get through the boring sometimes to learn and fully appreciate the cool.

[@Todorvitch]

Love this podcast ! Best for design days

[@aCrowsfeet]

It's been a minute... I'd like to see a throwback to NMD: now and then

[@sommerwillis184]

The90 period

[@fronandough7]

Vote for 93 and burst as top tier. Love their similar design language. Longtime viewer of many years. Please please please guys, talk more about vintage running shoes. So much fun history there!

[@HERBALSDUDE]

Also thanks to all those who make this happen these episodes mean the world to me such great energy & of course the sneaker convos are top notch 🙏🏽

[@SuperWhofan1]

Please keep doing these kind of episodes. The interviews are usually not my favorite. You guys are so good, we don’t need any guests.

[@paulg9107]

Moms told me my 97s looked like sketchers 😭 so the 95/D’Lite comparison is hilarious. Love this show

[@LuisTrey]

I wish you guys would talk about Air Max runners and trainers from the late 90s and early 2000s. The whole Bowerman Series line and Alpha Project line had so many Air Max and Air Zoom gems that are now considered obsolete such as one of the biggest JLP shoes, the Nike Air Zoom Citizen.

[@The_SuperNatural803]

Gotta be the 95's

[@RyanAlan-cs9mi]

No doubt

[@markprice2225]

Welty with the Patta giving off real Action Bronson vibes. I bet he got on New Balance too

[@lordstannis3486]

Big fan, love what yall do, small observation. As far as what's on feet goes...Welty's been cooking yall for a minute! No hate. Maybe a little hate, LOL. Keep it funky!

[@David_1982_7]

I would love to see the forgotten Nike Air Accel trainers (mid high) from 1992 and the Nike Air Max ST in the Og CW ánd the 80s early 90s L.A.GEAR sneakers.

[@Jasonswoosh]

Classickkkk!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@michaeldelacruz8798]

We want best NB episode.

[@Elevated805]

27:38 - I appreciate him 🤓 nerding out. Thats what I’m here for, details/info like this. 🙌

[@CS-rb6uf]

They don't need a guest at this point. Matt and Brendan should revive FSR and bring guests on that show. Joe, Matt, and Dunn are top tier........

[@adidasaddict]

Air Max Light for me, and you guys skimmed over it so 'lightly' 😂. I loved the OG Teal colourway. 10/10 . Great episode guys

[@omerta2002]

A true head detected.

[@gfamily5881]

AIR MAX 93 WITH THE OG BUILT IN SOCK IS MY FAVORITE. HABANERO RED, WATERMELON, MENTHOL, NEBULA ALL FIRE COLORWAYS

[@RyanAlan-cs9mi]

Air max 95 og for me but air max 1 has been my go to lately. As for collabs I gotta go with air max 95 coral studios.

[@HurleyLebeau]

I always wanted the Warhawk air max 90s

[@ericdiaz6568]

That is a Amazing shoe. If I can only win the lottery

[@Malcolm5pointoh]

Good conversation fellas. I’m glad you guys included my favorite air maxes which is the air max plus “tigers”. I wish you guys discussed the tailwinds. Tailwinds and pluses owned the late 90s/early 2000s down in Texas.

[@richroselli2599]

Brendan looks like a little boy with a grown man's costume on 😂 love those 95s tho, all I wore in 95 & 96

[@Calbrizioromano]

This conversation needed a UK spokesperson, this is our bag 😅

[@killuminativ0118]

I thought Welty was wearing a Marlboro shirt this whole time 😂

[@ianrobinson2504]

Answering before watching the video. Air Max 1 is the only acceptable answer.

[@kevincollins8620]

I do not disagree

[@sobrangitm]

My hot take: infrared 90’s gave Nike one of its most iconic colors over any other air max 🥲

[@jennakenzie1]

Hey JLP…I’m 61 years old. As Welty said, “you’re never too old for Air Max”. Well said Welty 😊

[@anonymoose42]

There are 2 different versions of an SB Dunk that are almost completely different. The "OG" Shape that was used from inception to around 2012 for the 10th anniversary if Nike SB. They updated the tech in the entire SB Dunk model starting with I BELIEVE the Red Cement Supreme SB Dunk. They added the memory foam heel pods in sock liner, the flap you guys talked about on bottom 2 eyelets to protect against skate wear, added a Phylon cushion to the midsole and updated the outsole for better traction. BUT collaborators can still choose to do the "OG shape" to this day. Futura did, Concepts Lobsters all did, Supreme still does, etc.

[@sabastianmolina5439]

You can definitely do a dunk list… this is a true example of how Nike has dominated over the longest period of time

[@galtonaalse7815]

When will the Patta team be on the show? They deserve their flowers in person.

[@aidandelehanty4540]

Obscure Air max I’ve always wanted: Air Max 1 pinnacle black anthracite. I have the ocean fog, but I need to complete the set!

[@HERBALSDUDE]

The greatest to do sneaker talk love it 😎🫶🏽 Do New Balance next plz 👀

[@russreinger4130]

Love the simultaneous beats!!!!

[@jrdatrackstar]

1s will forever be my favorite, but the 2090 is so comfy and ridiculously underrated. I think they will be a TN or a Plus (as far as recognition) in like 20 years. Would love New Balance discussion, 998s are mine

[@Wubenji]

Listen 👂 to Walty dropping gems 💎 on Air max true sneaker 👟 head legend right there don’t make em like him anymore

[@gfeast4518]

Speaking of set it off, can we please get boosie on sneaker shopping

[@eossoon]

My top Air Max models are 1) AM90, 2) AM95, 3) AM1, 4) AM97. When factoring in collaborations: 1) AM1, 2) AM95, 3) AM 97 (from the 97/1 wotherspoons, tbh), 4) AM 90

[@treyx0]

What's interesting about the Korea Astro Grabber take is that had Joe went there maybe a month ago, he would have seen nothing but Air Forces and NB. Korea is interesting in their fashion because they truly run on like a Trend Calendar. Always saw everyone in the "Trendy" item whenever I visited. Really cool to see if anyone gets the chance.

[@drewvan19]

Best collabs or collaborators of all time!

[@markweaver1081]

Top 10 Nike collab shoes of all time next! Patta air max gotta be on there 🤙

[@thee_others]

the dunk's shape and design pretty timeless. It can go with many many styles of outfit, that's why my rotation consist of mainly sb dunks with occasional adidas superstars when the pants goes narrow. I would say the same for air force 1s, pretty much the "everything" shoe.

[@aidandelehanty4540]

I remember when the beluga 2.0s came out my friends and I were gonna go in on a pair and share it💀 we’d switch every 3 days was the plan

[@Thelastchickenleg720]

Leaving out the air max 98 is crazy

[@andycee2692]

That sneaker nerd segment is a must have every time

[@c011apse]

Nike Air Max2 Light is such a dope shoe, and you didn’t even mention it.

[@USCFCDGAF]

My personal opinion, Infrared AM90 is in the running for GOAT sneaker. When you factor in the looks and the comfort and the history, it's just a really tough shoe to top. To this day they're still on the short list of shoes I'll pack if I'm going on a trip where I know I'll be doing a lot of walking along with NB 990v6, NB 2002R (or any of those with the 860v2 sole) and Ultra Boosts. And they came out decades before any of those other shoes.

[@flamedrain1038]

They should make “welt” shirts in the style of the “wet” merch.

[@wp-theillest1987]

I really like this show man…..

[@gambee_]

Joe, brother, the socks…

[@demp1r]

Ive always been a huge 90 guy....my favorite all time would have to infrared...just a classic...in no particular order after that would be the bacon release, the camo pack, volt (another classic), the powerwall release (just a perfect colorway) and the "batman" release....but in all honesty, they go crazy with the colorways on the 90's and it makes for some very remarkable releases if your a "multi-color" person like i am...couple that with the comfort of the 90 its a perfect sneaker!