What is sure to be one of the most coveted releases of this year’s Air Max Day 2024, here are official images of the women’s Nike Air Max 1 86 Royal.
Arriving in a classic White, Royal Blue, Neutral Grey, and Black color scheme, this ’86 iteration of the Air Max 1 is designed to look and feel like the original design of the model that dropped back in 1986. The sneaker is definted by the Royal Blue suede hits on the the mudguard, eyestays, TPU eyelets, and Nike branding on the tongue and heel. Giving the shoe some contrast are the Neutral Grey accents appearing on the vamp, midfoot, and heel overlays, while White takes care of the mesh base, laces, tongue, and inner lining. Last but not least, this would not be an Air Max 1 86 without the inclusion of the classic ?Big Bubble Air Max? sole unit in the heel, which is placed atop a tri-colored rubber outsole.
Ladies, and we’re certain some fellas as well, is this release on your radar? Retailing for $150, the Nike Air Max 1 86 Royal is set to release in extended sizing options for women on March 22nd at select retailers and Nike SNKRS. For a complete guide including official photos, release dates, pricing and where to buy, visit: Nike Air Max 1 86 Royal.
In release news, the Air Jordan 4 WMNS Vivid Sulfur is slated to drop in April.
UPDATE (3/22): The Nike Air Max 1 86 WMNS Royal dropped today with select sizes still in stock. Did you end up getting a pair? Images via: Titolo.

UPDATE (3/8): It has been announced that the Nike Air Max 1 86 WMNS Royal will release on March 22nd via SNKRS for the retail price of $150. Here is what Nike has to say about this special Air Max 1 release:
“We?re celebrating Air Max Day by revitalizing an icon. Pulling from the archives, the Air Max 1 ?86 tells one of Nike?s biggest stories: revealing Air to the world. But the lesser-known fact is that for the first few months of its release, the Air Max 1 featured a noticeably bigger window. So, like?why did the window shrink? We discovered an exposed Air unit tends to crack in cold temperatures, so Nike engineers had to adjust on the fly. We created a new Air unit and quietly “shrunk the window both in length and height.” Lucky for us, it?s not the ?80s anymore. The bubble-bursting days of yesteryear stayed where they belong?firmly rooted in the past.
And for all our fellow Air Max heads, the Royal Blue, White and Neutral Grey color blocking looks as striking today as it did back in the day. Breezy textiles in the upper pair with a White foam midsole for cool, cushioned comfort. The signature Royal Blue branding pops against the classic backdrop for a clean callback to ?86. This ?Big Bubble? edition honors the origins of visible Nike Air, all while keeping it right where it belongs?under your feet for the journey forward.”

