The first Air Max designed for women is remixed with track-inspired lines and bright'80s colours in the Nike Beautiful x Air Max Thea Ultra Jacquard Premium Women's Shoe to celebrate Joan Benoit Samuelson's transcendent 1984 marathon win. Benefits Premium jacquard upper for durability and comfort Injected Phylon midsole for lightweight cushioning Visible Max Air heel unit for impact absorption Solarsoft sockliner for a soft, comfortable feel Phylon Waffle outsole for traction Nike Air Max Origins Nike's revolutionary Air-Sole unit made its way into Nike footwear in the late'70s. In 1987, the Nike Air Max 1 debuted with visible air in its heel, allowing fans more than just the feel of Air-Sole comfort—suddenly they could see it. Since then, next-generation Nike Air Max shoes have become a hit with athletes and collectors by offering striking colour combinations and reliable, lightweight cushioning.