Nike Honour Jackie Robinson Day With a New Air Max 1 '86
are once again honouring Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 with a reworked version of one of their iconic silhouettes. Following the and , the Air Max 1 ’86 is next on the Swoosh’s Robinson lineup.
This tribute dons a navy blue colour scheme on the perforated upper and premium suede overlays. For a seamless, clean look, the midfoot and midsole are dressed in stark white, while the outsole features a mix of gum and navy blue. Standout features of this silhouette include the tongue tab’s embroidered number ’42’ in gold on a diamond patch, which happens to be Robinson’s jersey number. More gold has been added to the eyelets, Nike Air-shaped dubrae, and ‘Nike Air’ hit on the heel. Rounding off the pair are the insole patches boasting a dedicated message to the late LA-raised second baseman.
Take a closer look at the design above and mark your calendars for April 15, as that's when the Air Max 1 ’86 ‘Jackie Robinson’ will be available via for $140.