History of the Nike Air Griffey Max 1

The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 was the first signature shoe created for Ken Griffey Jr. It released in 1996 when Jr. was on top of the baseball world. The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 is one of the most memorable sneakers from the 90s.

The Kid

In 1987, Ken Griffey Jr. was the first player selected in the Major League Baseball draft. He debuted in the league in 1989. Gold Gloves. All Star Appearances. Home Runs. Ken Griffey Jr. did it all in the game of baseball. In 2016, Jr. was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ken Griffey Jr. was one of a kind on the field, and his legacy is second to none.

Retro Favorite

Griffey Jr. collaborated with designer Terry Teague on the Air Griffey Max 1. Jr. communicated to Teague that he wanted to do something different with his first signature sneaker. The Air Griffey Max 1 featured unique design flourishes like its placement of its Nike Swoosh. Griffey and Teague made sure the Air Griffey Max 1 worked as a casual shoe, and as a performance model.

The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 features a polyurethane middle with Air-Sole technology. It has a synthetic leather upper, and a clear rubber sole for better traction. There is an ankle strap, along with visible Max Air throughout the midsole.

The Air Griffey Max 1 was released as a retro for the very first time in 2009. Since then, it has been brought back multiple times in a wide range of colors. It is a Nike retro favorite.