Nike Air VaporMax: Function or Fashion?
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- The Vapormax is one of those sneakers you either love or hate. I think many would agree that shoe symbolizes the peak of Nike's famous Air Technology but does the shoe really live up to it's hype? Nike marketed the shoe as the top choice for runners and while that have been Nike's intention, does the Vapormax really stand it's own as a performance shoe? Or is it merely a gimmick and a fashion statement? In this video we take a closer look at the past 3 years of Vapormax and try to understand it's place in culture.
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As a marathoner, Vapormax is the last shoe I'd use to run. I run in Pegasus and variants of it, Next%, etc. VaporMax to me is all aesthetic (and I do like it!).
haha I thought so. Yeah sounds like it would be a nightmare to run a marathon in these
Damn everyone be recommending me to get the Pegasus if I’m running track
This reassures me
Thanks man btw the Pegasus got some nice colorwaves
@@skully4249 Great shoe to start -- then they're are a dozen variants to cater to your style. Can't go wrong with them. Good luck!
@@NachoAverageFinds Absolutely. Take a look at a picture of any marathon or race ... no one is wearing these, haha. No one is wearing Air Max 95s to run, either, lol. Likely not since 1995. But also, a favorite shoe of mine...
@@Teejayv20 Hey Thanks man
Gonna try to medal this year any Training you would recommend?
They’re designed for runners but sadly chiefly for fashion. You’ll rarely see professional athletes wear Vapormax for running
Yes I believe this to be true lol I wonder if Nike really thought people would be running marathons in these. Either way the shoe was a massive success. Thanks for watching Scott!
Similar to how the 270 was made for casual wear, but tons of people were wearing them to workout in, or for their workout outfits.
They wear other Nikes more suitable for running
It's cause the shoes just suck for running
@@gilbertoflores7397 I see an alarming amount of people in the gym wearing Air Maxes. None of them doing heavy barbell work, thankfully.
No one uses vapormax for running lol. The best running shoes are the vaporflys and alphaflys
hahaha Agreed
Those are racing shoes though
@@haileyjones719 marathon shoes actually. Runners are not even allowed to race with them.
@@dinodumbo1365 They are banned from the certain marathon's not all marathons though.
I use them coaching football
After about a year or so, Nike changed these shoes from being in their Running category, to strictly a lifestyle shoe.
You guys are so underrated, I have no idea how you still don't even have 100k subs yet.
Thanks man! Really appreciate the kind words man. Feels good to hear that. We'll keep grinding. Thanks for the support!
@@NachoAverageFinds much better this way! every sub is a real fan
@@NachoAverageFinds I'll share to many sneakerheads as possible you really deserve more for this great content
I have all three colors of the acronym mocs and they’re decent. As far as running in vapormax, I’d rather run in flip flops.
Wow man you hit on those acronyms!
“oh nice bubble shoes” -everyone everytime i wear my vapormaxes
Hahahaha
They've always felt like a shoe for fashion. Even walking in my vapormax shoes feel uncomfortable and unstable, let alone running.
I personally love the way vapormax feels when I’m walking or using it as a daily shoe. If I have to run somewhere or get caught up in something, it’s not bad at all. Nonetheless I’d never wear it as my running shoe, got my brooks for that.
Brooks, Asics, Saucony, Mizuno
Yeah - I figured Brooks. They are what I mainly see actual runners wearing mainly. Also some Asics, Saucony and New Balance - not as much, but you'll never see a real runner running in a flashy Air Max variety.
Hi Nacho & Brian,
I'm Kevin from Thailand. Today I was just browsing for Kicks review videos on UA-cam.
And then I found your channel.
The way you presented things visually and how you tell the stories (tone of voice, pitch, pace etc.) are TOTALLY AWESOME!
Sending Love to you guys, Peace !
You either love or hate these
Exactly!
Or both. They look great but the 19s were plastic for 140 euros 😂😂😂
VaporMax Plus I think is here to stay. After buying my first pair & wearing the product for about 6 hours I was hook on this shoe. They’re so comfortable especially when walking on WalMart’s hard floor.
I own 30 pairs of VaporMax Plus now & continue to look for more color ways.
I wasn’t crazy for these when they came out, but they’ve grown on me a bit. Especially recently🔥🔥🔥
They have their place in history for sure!
@@NachoAverageFinds for sure. I didn’t know about the acronym collab tho, shit was clean
Thanks for listening to your viewers you absolute legend; this was a suggestion I put in a couple of months ago!
Yessss! I’m glad we could deliver dude
This is one of my favorite new channels!
i like how you upped up the pace :) keep them coming.
would love to see some UPTEMPO, converse or and1 videos :)
Thanks for noticing man! haha Trying to get ready for a new video for next week too. We'll see how it goes. Uptempos are a good idea
Like always the vid is very clear and put together in a very good way
I purchased a pair of Vapor Max at the height the pandemic because I hadn’t treated myself to a pair of high end sneakers in a few years. My youngest son had a pair he purchased to run and workout in ( he’s a D-2 point guard ) . When I asked him how they felt he said he didn’t care for them and they hurt his feet. I got a pair because I really liked them. I purchased them solely ( no pun intended ) for aesthetics . I like the snugness of the shoe but their are times when they feel like they are on the wrong foot and a tad hard not to mention on some surfaces they make you sound like an NBA point guard. Nike is good at manipulating stitching and color-ways that is unmatched by a lot of sneaker companies. The shoe , for me , is something I would only wear in the spring/summer . It really has no stability for your ankles so I could see someone turning an ankle. I thought it would be a much softer, bouncier shoe. I own a few pair of KD’s and they super comfy. I’m a chef and when I get off and slip my feet in my KD’s my feet feel so good and relaxed. I also own a pair Puma’s with SOFT SOUL padding ($29.99) and they are amazingly comfortable , like cloud nine comfortable. Again , Nike definitely pushed the envelope on aesthetics , as far as the Vapor Max and a lot of their shoes but I don’t see myself buying another pair unless they find a way to make them feel like my Puma’s ; even though I’ve purchased WAY MORE Nike products than Puma this may be my last pair unless I find them at an extremely thrifty price along with a great color-way ( 🤦🏽♂️ colored stitching combos are 🍌) that’s the only way I’d buy another pair. Nike has a few pair of basketball shoes from the early 80’s that I would like to research if you guys could help. I’m from Baltimore and we have mad sneaker stories and make ups that were only or largely sold only in B-More. Hit me up so we can 💬! 💪🏽💪🏽
Absolutely love your content keep it up!!
Immediately subbed after watching both your brother's and your videos on presto and vapormax.
Keep doing you guys!
Hugely appreciate it man!
Awesome vid definitely added a lot to my knowledge on one of my fav shoes! Not great for running though and have played basketball in them a few times with rlly sketchy results.
They are growing on me, but alot people in streetwear groups complain that after destroying even one of the air bubbles they are unwearable. So i don't think they are worth the retail price.
Yeah I've heard mixed feedback. The good news is you can find some pairs for under retail now if you look hard enough
dude you have to do the shuffle while you're walking to pop any of the bubbles, i wore my pair of vapormax 2s for two years and sold them afterwards
@@kokobeliq maybe, but even when casually walking in my ub i find sometimes a pin in the sole, i just don't want to take every step with caution thinking about my shoes.
@@mlodszyahmed Don't buy them. It sounds like they wouldn't suit heel draggers lol.
Also this style of footwear already has been completely hijacked by hos. My sister has vapormax looking Asics for about a year now and they're totally not a masculine/manly shoe like the 95 or Plus Tn, even the Shox are more sturdy looking though I haven't seen them in my town since the mid 2000s. Way more Air Force wearers since then.
I’ve been enjoying the airmax related videos since I recently realized how much I like the AirMax 95 and Airmax Plus and air bubbles in shoes in general
It's fascinating when you know the history behind those Air Max models too ;)
Always a pleasure watch your sneaker´s videos.
Thank you so much
definitely an underrated channel, gives u information and entertainment, deserves better
This is one of the best sneaker channels on UA-cam! As a runner, I would never wear the vapormax for running.. Definitely as a fashion trainer ...
I actually have fallen and almost rolled my ankle with my pair lol. So I'd never run with it, but they're still comfortable for daily wear imo
I think it’s an amazing looking show that I’ve bought a pair but the excess elevation off the floor made me feel like I was hydroplaning every step! Like you said I actually rolled my ankle on it!
Completely agree have had a pair of triple black vapormax plus and I love them but the amount of times I have rolled my ankle while just walking normally, they are so so comfortable though and I love the way they look...
Love your content been binge watching all day!!!!
Thank you Kev 🙏🙏
Loving the vids keep it up please
Love your vids, dope idea for a vid might be the airforce 1 patent / bapesta era history
I’ve ran in my VaporMax 2.0s a couple of times! They feel pretty normal to me, they feel decent in grass and dirt. They feel pretty okay in pavement. I’m not a big time runner but compared to my Zoom Flys I like the vapormax better when it comes to running
Love these videos
I have one pair of vapormax, the 2020 space hippie version and theyre insanely comfortable. The only issue I have with them is how its a little sketchy when walking on stairs, but other than that difference they are a really dope design imo. Having your foot directly ontop of the air unit makes a big difference for comfort.
Yeah and it’s so historic too. It’s truly the top of the mountain in terms of Nike Air. I’m glad you’re enjoying them man 😎
I saw those Space hippies...thought they looked cool.
I’ve had two pairs air bubbles pop. Now I rock the more rugged utilities
Love the content, good job
Thanks Edwin!
Just subbed. Thanks for all the sneaker info
loved the video !!!! keep up the good work :)
Will do thanks 💪
I rolled my ankle the first day I got it. I had to wear a thing on my ankle. A month later I put them back on again and rolled my ankle again!
Damn! I walk straight and they’re fine for me it could be difference foot strikes and postures.
Brilliant Content M8 💯🔥🔥🔥
Hang on! The mould for the sole is made out of how many pieces, Brian? 39,000? Damn! 😳
So they’re designed for runners, but they aren’t stable to run in? AND, they tested it on over 350 runners. I wonder what the hell they said about it? ‘They feel awful and I nearly broke my ankle, but thankfully, they look good’.
This was a great video, I’ve got a pair of vapormax flynit 3 and I think the shoes are perfect for going out to the shops (for example) but if I was to wear them on a long day out, the side of my feet start to ache REAL bad... idk though could just be
Another great vid Well done 🙌
Thanks bro!
When I used to work at my local Nike Outlet, several coworkers would tell me that the Vapormax felt awkward to wear to the point that they would walk differently than in other shoes. When I tried a pair for myself, I agreed. They just feel strange on-foot.
I feel like I’d be too careful walking in these... I’d be more concerned with where and how I step than walking comfortably, you know?
Imagine stepping in mud. It would all get stuck in between the lines of the sole
@@NachoAverageFinds that has happened to me
As someone with 4 pairs, they are super gripped in wet or muddy places (so that is nice) and they clean up easily (at least the outsole)
@@dubenick have you ever stepped on a thorn? What happens if it's punctured? I live around area with lots of sticker patches and whatnot, I get thorns on my shoes all the time. Never wanted to pick up a vapormax for this reason, or the 720 airmax.
Yeah, unfortunately I have to keep an eye out for grates on sidewalks but the main complaint I have is the distinct plasticky noise they make on certain floor surfaces
Ive got 2 pairs of VM 360's and they are a little unsteady compared to normal trainers but they are comfy if not a little small. I love the look and although I was nervous that they may burst they have been good for about 10 months now.
Love the video 👍👍👍
Stumbled on this vid and thanks for sharing your thoughts. I own a few VaporMax just for aesthetics. Starting to hate them cuz I am a heavy guy and its weirdly unstable un the center heel portion unlike any of my other Air Max kicks.
Totally agree on everything you said. Good video m8 x
Great channel!! A video about the PUMA Disc System would be great!!
Most of them seem to have good resell! Great vid as always 👊
This channel grew since the last time I was here
Huge fan of your FB group ☺️
Thanks man! I’m glad you’re enjoying it
Your videos are the best you should be at 500k subs. Love vapormax
Thanks for the kind words Will!
I just got a pair of vapormax today and I hope what happen to the shox doesn’t happen to these the shox were the first pair of shoes I got in elementary school that I was proud to show off😂❤️
Dope video! I was wondering if you’re able to make a a sneaker history video on the Roshe run; a few years ago (2014ish), Roshes were poppin’, until it wasn’t. How and why???
I bought the pure platinum pair on release day and have worn them to the ground over the past! The soles are super durable and I’m only now starting to wear holes in the flyknit after almost a full 3 years of wear! I got so much use out of my pair and I loved them, but I ultimately replaced them with a pair of triple black Ultra Boosts as an every day shoe. I’d buy another pair of Vapor Max but I’m not a fan of the way the uppers look on the new models and I would definitely recommend staying away from pairs with clear air bubbles.
Amazing work once again
Thanks Mikey 🙌
That’s exactly it, they roll your ankles which is so horrible.
I use my old vapormax plus to run on grass but yeah only because grass is a bit more spongey. I wouldn’t use on concrete tho, worrying.
I've recently got vapour max 360s but I got the black blue white and grey I use them to go travelling for short periods and only walk in them they are my favourite so far apart from vapourplus waiting for custum 270 maxies I'm so keen
Funny, I literally just got the Nike Air Max 1 Anniversary White/Hunter Green and White/Magna Jeez, talk about coincidence, I guess we are on the same wavelength......
Man I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!
Thank You 🙏🙏😇😇🙏🙏
Nice Lazaro! I wanted a pair of those Orange Air Max 1s tho haha to match this channel's orange theme
I'm no Runner but i love vapormax Plus I have all colors can't wait to navy blue and white ones come out
I own a pair and I use them to run around my block but I doubt anyone would seriously use them for more than a casual jog. I do like the arch suppose and cushion but it feels really different if you put your weight in the heel and can feel wobbly for sure.
Not sure how durable they are long-term either, but they look sick!
I use mine as a daily wearer when not at work ,love them , the zoom strobel model is perfection. So comfortable, but no , not the best for running love em for walking tho
I'm looking into getting a pair of Vapormax Plus', I think Vapormax is gonna grow from here for awhile. Love the look of em
I got a pair when they originally came out. I love them. I have run countless miles in them, and they are not made for that. They're really not comfortable for running, I've popped both shoes. But for casual, they're great.
That’s wild haha they popped just from force? Or a sharp object.
@@NachoAverageFinds I got them when they first came out and they just popped a couple months ago, so some good wear. But I put in hundred of miles in them, running, playing basketball on concrete, other sports. So they definitely lasted a long time.
this channel is dope, please do an ACG & NikeLab segment! 🤓🙏🏽
Your videos are amazing, you should have more subscribers for sure, whats you opinion on the vapormax plus ? (I own and love my all black pair)
Great video as usual.
Thanks dude! Always love seeing your comments
I was interested in these til the comments reminded me that they cost the price of 2 AF1s depending on where you go. I saw one color scheme for $220 on Nikes website
Yeah it’s kind of wild but you can find for under retail if you look around
Verry nice keep it up love ur vids
Thank you man!
@@NachoAverageFinds no problem dude
To me.. Almost all Air Max models now becoming a lifestyle model eventhough started their life as running model
Yeah I 100% agree. It’s becoming our dated
You guys should get hella views and subs. Love the channel! Much love from the Netherlands
Thanks Hendrik!! I appreciate it man. Shout out to all the homies in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 ❤️❤️❤️
@@NachoAverageFinds I'll send some Dutch homies to your channel!
@@hendrikkamerman6357 haha Yesss! Thank you so much man
Low key, I like the look of Jordan Reign and really wanted it but I’m apprehensive of VM with no midsole. I once seen Wanda Sykes sporting a pair of the VM Light 2, and was mind blown when I seen it.
I have flynit 3 triple black vapormax, utility Run Vapormax, and vapormax plus triple black. Going for the vapormax 2020 in black for Christmas
2nd homie in the comments, 🙏🏿looking forward to the video. I actually quite like the aesthetics of the Vapormax max, the Vapormax 360 though 🤤and the cactus.
Stephen with the quickness lol VaporMax is def one of the gamechangers.
Nice video. As a long-time AM1 and 90 fan, it didn't take too much for me to be drawn to the Vapormax. I don't run, and I can't imagine these being good for running.
I've copped the Acronym, Utility, and Exeter models. The clear air sole is a chore. The "Hotwire" Utility in black was a great 4-season shoe, though. I lean to darker mid- and outsoles, in general, for easier care.
Please make a video on the MX-720-818's! They're my fave Nikes ^^
I think that the vapormax has staying power. Seen a lot of non sneaker heads wearing them. Kinda surprising to me cause I don’t find the vapormax air unit to be very comfortable. Great vid as always! S/O to tha doctor of sneaker heat doctorsoles!
Doctor Soles is the homie! Yeah it def has staying power. Will be here for a number of years
It depends, sometimes very comfy and at other times digging into your feet
Ordered 3x pairs of Jordan 4s and was on the fence about an Air Vapormax Plus. In the end, I ordered the Vapormaxes too. The model is called "Sunset". Hope they're comfortable.
This is perfect because I was looking into getting some hahaha
Always have been amazed on how much Nike Shox (including fakes) I see here in Brazil. Probably not an easy topic but would be interesting to compare most worn sneakers by country.
Hey Im early this time, btw always nice contents keep it up
Thanks Jairus! Appreciate you stopping by early. Thank you!!
Nike shock is huge here in Brazil, in most because of the brazilian funk music scene.
In my hometow, existed a gang called "Nikeiros" and a lot of the guys in the gang have the First Nike shock.
I wasn’t sure about the vapormax line up at first. My first pair were the plus versions those felt unstable so they don’t get much wear. Next I got the 360 version. More stable to me. More of a fashion shoe to me.
I use vapormaxes every week about twice and they ain't good for running but if you can style them well they look sick and yeah I got mine for about 80$ at the outlets so would recommend only if you can style em well
Damn you came up!
Yooooo vapormaxes were hype back in 2017. Really wanted an OG pair too :(
Yeah they’re we’re huge lol definitely the forefront of sneaker culture for a a little
@@NachoAverageFinds Nike did kinda ruin the sneaker with all the updated models. It fr just wasn't the same.
yet again before a thousand! also great video
Thanks Victor! I like that profile pic foo! haha
@@NachoAverageFinds thanks i just did it as a joke.
Hi bryan, nice video. I feel there is such thing as too much air. So I think those could even become uncomfortable or if you have bad luck and step on something sharp, you could pop the air bubble and your USD 200 shoe or whatever could become gargabe. Keep doing cool videos, dude! 😀
Not huge on the Vapormax as a whole but I love these sneaker videos you and Nacho do so I gave it a watch! Keep up the great content!
Thanks for tuning in bro 😎😎
Always boys! Keep up the killer Sneaker Historys 🙌🤩
I use the flyknit vapormax when I go running and I love it
You’re brave lol
When I saw people runs with vapor max, my jaw was dropping🤣
Seen a dude walking in these with a popped air bubble... It looked dopey as hell 🤣
I hope so. I love all vapormaxes
As a sneaker retailer I can assure you they’ll be here for a while manly the all black or all white they’ve grown on me but I can’t use them for running definitely a fashion statement
yeah you on the front lines. I’m sure these are bestsellers at your store lol
@@NachoAverageFinds you’re not even lying and don’t let me get started on the all white Air Force ones low
I have VM 2021 Fk. It is only fashion. I hate them to wear, but i love the design, and how they look like on feet
i definitely think that the Vapormax is one of the most appealing shoes aesthetically. The first Vapormax 'Triple Black' that came out were a fail because they didn't have enough protection on the bubble due to them popping easily with a short amount of time. After, I noticed they added a thicker sole to the bubble because they noticed people were complaining about the first Vapormax popping quickly. Overall, I do think they will last because they are so rare and unique in the public eye. I get a lot of looks on my feet with these shoes. The Vapormax are a high end looking shoe. These shoes literally look like from another world. They are not for running, but I am excited to see how Vapormax evolves.
Broo you give off toby from the office vibes so much
Hahahah that's the most insulting compliment in history. Right on.
Nice vid