Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Flyknit

Written by Anne van Beers

It’s been almost three decades since the Air Max 1 debuted Nike’s visible Air technology, the shoe’s design has become so popular; it even has its own annual celebration.

Today, the silhouette marks another milestone: It pairs with transformative Nike technology Flyknit to form the Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Flyknit, the lightest Air Max 1 ever. 

The Flyknit technology, which made its debut in 2012, enables Nike’s designers to engineer every stitch of a shoe upper to deliver maximum performance, all while producing 60% less waste than traditional cut-and-sew methods.

At this summer's competition, more athletes than ever before will be wearing Nike Flyknit.

The Nike Air Max 1 Ultra Flyknit is available in men's and women's sizes and colorways starting July 28, 2016