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Hello. I'm Jinhyung Song, a designer on the Kasina Creative Team.

Last time, Worksout presented the Air Max Dn. This time, we at Kasina are going to show you the new Air Max 1. These were released to celebrate Air Max Day '24. Let's take a look together. This is The Drop-Off.

I like the box. Like the OG model, I think it has a vintage feel that evokes a sense of heritage. When you see the 'Air' here, you already know it's going to be the Air Max or Big Bubble model. All right, shall we open it?

First, let's look at the Air Max 1 '86 Big Bubble in Royal Blue. I believe this is also an OG colour, like the red version that came out last year. This time, it's been released for WMNS. This one has a neon midsole. It reminds me of the sneakers
 released for the first Air Max Day.
It's back again, ten years later. Air Max 1 '86 OG Royal and Bolt.

These WMNS Air Max 1 sneakers feature the big bubble
 that we all know so well. I think the silhouette of this
 design by Tinker Hatfield is really timeless and
 easy to fall in love with. Like the red model released last year, 'Royal Blue' is also an OG colour.

As for the neon, a lot of people saw them for the first time in photos of LeBron wearing them recently. They've got 3.26 on the tongue, which is the date of Air Max Day, and these graphics on the insole and the label. All the elements that made the Air Max Day 3.26 so popular ten years ago.

Look at the neon midsole. If you like to stand out
 wherever you go, I think these shoes are a must-have. Shall we try them on?

It was ten years ago that we last saw this combination of Air with a neon midsole. They're a classic in the Air Max 1 series, and no matter how many cool shoes come and go, they never go out of style. These sneakers don't need anything else to look cool. For some reason, when I see someone wearing the OG colours, I want to get to know them.

Because I analysed, examined and researched Air Max countless times while we were working on the Won-Ang sneakers, they feel like an old friend to me.

Out of Nike's many OG models, I think this light silhouette and perfect balance between all parts are special features unique to the Air Max 1. And I can't forget to mention Air Max ads. From past archives all the way to the current Air Max Dn, they're such a strong source of inspiration.

My favourite Air Max Day memory is the event we held at the Kasina Seongsu store two years ago. Obviously, I was also closely involved, but there were a lot of good programmes. The workshop to make turntables and bags was great.

I particularly liked the 'Give Fresh Air' programme, which lets you give your old sneakers a new lease of life. Every time I see the T-shirt we gave out as a reward, I'm reminded of that day. I hope you all get to make your own Air Max Day memories.

This was Kasina introducing this year's fantastic Air Max 1. The neon pair will only be available on SNKRS, but you'll be able to find the WMNS pair at Kasina.

You can also look forward to hearing more about Air Max on 22 March at SNKRS LIVE with Kasina and Worksout. This was The Drop-Off with Jinhyung Song from Kasina. Thanks for watching.

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Air Max 1 '86 OG