“Royal” and “Smoke Grey” Combine On The Nike Air Max 1

Complementary tones on tap for Spring.

Matt Varga November 19, 2024

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It may not be celebrating a major anniversary, but it’s been a big year for the Air Max 1, highlighted by a Kai Cenat assist on its “Low Poly” colorway and playing a heavy role in inspiring the 3D-printed Air Max 1000. However, the thing that’s elicited the most AM1 coverage from us in 2024 has been its metronome-like consistency in delivering mainline looks, something the upcoming “Smoke Grey / Royal” colorway helps tap into.

As always, the original tri-tone blocking of the “Sport Royal” or “Sport Red” looms large over this pair, kept intact despite some changes in pantone. The titular “Smoke Grey” provides the foundation on a combo mesh and suede build, contrasted well by a flash of bright “Royal” blue on the Swoosh and the wavy navy mudguard. Though perhaps understated, you can count on this colorway to accomplish what the model typically does; some classically-styled footwear both in hardware and palette, delivering a sensible option as we look ahead to Spring.

The Nike Air Max 1 “Smoke Grey / Royal” doesn’t have a set release date; instead, expect these landing on Nike.com and at local store shelves in the coming months. Retail is set at $140.

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.