The Nike Air Max 1 Essential: Superior comfort & cushioning. The Nike Air Max 1 Essential is made with premium materials for style & durability along with advanced cushioning for impact protection. Nikes revolutionary Air-Sole unit made its way into Nike footwear in the late 70s. In 1987 the Nike Air Max debuted with visible air in its heel allowing fans more than just the feel of Air-Sole comfort. Suddenly they could see it & just a few years later the next-generation Nike Air Max 90 became a hit with both athletes & collectors by offering striking colour combinations lightweight performance & a cushioned ride. Material Content: Upper: Textile Other materials Lining & sock: Textile Sole: Other materials