Nike’s Air Max 1000 isn’t just another release—it’s a statement piece for the future of sneakers. Teaming up with German 3D-printing wizards Zellerfeld, Nike built this silhouette entirely from proprietary zellerFOAM® (TPU). No glue. No stitching. No traditional assembly. Just one seamless, fully recyclable build that’s printed start to finish by a machine. Less waste, more precision, and support exactly where you need it.
It nods to the Air Max 1’s iconic midsole and visible Air unit, but everything else is pure future. We’re talking 103 grams lighter than comparable models, sculptural textures, a slip-on laceless fit, and visible Air units popping in “Total Orange” for the Oat colourway and electric green for the Black.
The Oat version lands via a 10-minute SNKRS draw on August 19, 2025, at 1 PM EST for $179 USD (roughly $240++ CAD after conversion and duties). The Black edition drops the same day, exclusively on Zellerfeld’s site, for the same price. Stock will be limited, but that rumoured 300-pair cap? Still unconfirmed.
Why it matters: This is bigger than a hype drop. The Air Max 1000 shows what happens when heritage design meets next-gen manufacturing. Think faster production, less waste, and the potential for custom-fit kicks in the near future. Highsnobiety already dubbed it “the iPhone moment for footwear”—and if they’re right, you’ll want to say you were here when it all started.