Our verdict
Ken Griffey Jr. is immortalized in the form of the Nike Sportswear will be getting the Nike Air Max 1 EM ready. This baseball-inspired sneaker offers cushioned comfort and confidence in your every step. With the presence of Air Max DNA in the midsole and the well-placed details that pay homage to The Kid’s legacy, Air Griffey Max 1 is truly a sneaker that will take you on a trip down memory lane.
Pros
- Surprising comfort
- True to size
- Well-cushioned
- Clean-looking
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- Compliment-magnet
- Has multiple colorways
Cons
- Upper creases easily
- Midsole is not durable
- Bit heavy
- Break-in needed
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Many baseball fans felt nostalgic because of these kicks. The detailing is crazy and “pretty much sums up The Kid’s whole career,” an expert reviewer noted. See it for yourself and buy a pair because they are:
- Clean but dope-looking signature silhouette inspired by a legendary baseball player.
- Comfortable and easy to wear retro-inspired sneakers.
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Who should not buy it
Air Max Correlate and Air Max 97 are lightweight and durable options that you should consider. Air Max 270 is another lightweight alternative. It also has a minimal break-in period and durability you can rely on.
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“Super comfortable” is the best way to summarize the kicks based on the reviews. The ankle part is comfortable, noted a tester. It is also well-cushioned that is on par with other RetrNike Zoom Metcon Turbo 2-træningssko til mænd gråkers, one sneakerhead pointed out. One sneaker fan said that the comfort makes them nostalgic and takes them back to when they had the kicks as a kid.
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According to most reviews, the kicks are true to size. One expert said that you can get your regular size of half a size up for a roomy fit. Another expert agreed by saying that going half a size won’t hurt and “your feet will thank you.” If you are uncertain about your sizing, check out the Nike size chart for you to be guided.
Upper is clean-looking but creases easily
Nike Sportswear will be getting the Nike Air Max 1 EM ready is a “very, very clean pair of Griffeys,” noted an expert. The upper is made of a combination of nubuck and synthetic leather. One expert also pointed out that the nubuck that runs on the heel counter is one of the coolest parts of the kicks. “Stitching is on point,” they added, noting that there are baseball-like stitchings that detail the body of the trainers.
According to another expert, the synthetic leather is “pretty decent grade.” Another expert pointed out that the materials feel “cheap and not very good.” “Definitely not premium,” a tester emphasized. One sneakerhead even thought that their pair if fake because “they creased on the first wear.” A reviewer even commented that the kicks need higher-quality materials for the upper and side panels. “This deserves a real leather!” they added.
Eye-catching midsole damages quickly
One of the key features of Air Griffey Max 1 is the stylish Air Max units along the midsole. To an expert, it is their favorite part of the kick. The colored bubbles are accented with painted pods that a sneakerhead described as being a “pretty nice touch.” However, they are “painted very poorly” noted a tester because the paint started to chip off after several uses. An expert also pointed out that “the bubbles aren’t as big as the OG.” “Smaller air bagging compared to the OGs,” another expert quipped, “little different from what Griffey wore back in the day.”
They are a tad heavy
Nike Sportswear will be getting the Nike Air Max 1 EM ready is a bit heavy according to the reviews. They are “pretty bulky and pretty heavy,” an expert agreed. “Might feel like bricks,” another expert said.
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The kicks are easy to wear according to the testers. “nike mag 2015 release and off,” noted a reviewer. The kicks are secured with a lacing system accompanied by a velcro strap that wraps around the collar. According to a tester the collar is “slightly narrower than traditional kicks,” but will break in after a few wears. Air Griffey Max 1 is a “shoe that requires more breaking in than anything,” an expert quipped.
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“One of the best sneakers out right now,” is how a sneakerhead described the kicks. “Every time I put the Griffeys on I get solid compliments,” they added. One sneakerhead described them to be a “new twist on a classic shoe.” Here are other words of praise from satisfied sneaker fans:
- “Just like Griffey, these shoes are one of a kind!”
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- "These are amazing to show off at a Mariners game and you will for sure get some 'hey nice kicks' comments."