Bring high-flying basketball style back to the streets with the Nike Air More Uptempo. Oversized branding inspired by ‘90s graffiti adds bold style to these off-court favorites while Max Air units help them live up to their name. Soft, debossed leather in warm brown pairs with monogram-inspired branding to make these an elevated fall essential. Benefits Upper features soft, debossed leather for a premium look and feel. Oversized, layered branding celebrates the streets you walk and the Air you walk on. Originally designed for performance hoops, Max Air units add lightweight cushioning. Elastic straps run over the tongue to help keep your fit feeling sharp, letting you rock these kicks laced or unlaced. Round laces match the round pull tabs for added style points while also helping make it easy to take these on and off. Nike Air Max Origins Revolutionary Air technology first made its way into Nike footwear in 1978. In 1987, the Air Max 1 debuted with visible Air technology in its heel, allowing fans more than just the feel of Air cushioning—suddenly they could see it. Since then, next-generation Air Max shoes have become a hit with athletes and collectors by offering striking color combinations and reliable, lightweight cushioning.