Nike Air Max Plus

TUNED TO COMFORT.

The Nike Air Max Plus Big Kids' Shoe keeps the legendary "Tuned" Air cushioning of the 1998 original. Its look was inspired by a trip the designer took to Florida—the upper resembles palm fronds, and the sole arch takes after a whale's tale.

Benefits

• Mesh on the synthetic and textile upper resembles the 1998 original.
• Max Air unit in the heel provides supersoft cushioning.
• Synthetic overlay wraps the front of the toe for durability.
• Rubber outsole offers durable traction.
• The whale tail–like shape on the sole was inspired by a Florida trip taken by OG Nike Air Max Plus designer Sean McDowell.

Air Max Plus Origins

Nike's revolutionary Air-Sole unit made its way into Nike footwear in 1978. In 1987, the Nike Air Max 1 debuted with visible air in its heel, allowing fans more than just the feel of Air-Sole comfort—suddenly they could see it. In 1998, the Air Max Plus introduced a cushioning system that "tuned" Air-Sole units to specific parts of the foot, giving runners more stability and support. The shoe's sunset colorways and wavy design lines garnered a cult-like following that grew into a cultural phenomenon.