Your Best Look at the 2018 Nike: ON AIR Contest Winners Samples

Six Air Max designs representing six cities.

Footwear
36.4K 22 Comments
Save

Nike‘s 2018 ON AIR design contest began in March via ON AIR design workshops in six different cities known for being sneaker culture epicenters — New York City, Paris, London, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. After eighteen finalists were selected from thousands of entries, Nike members voted for the winning designs for each city, resulting in six winning models that were announced on May 14.

Taking concept to creation, all six 2018 ON AIR winning models were recently presented as physical samples at Nike’s Portland event, which also saw 2017 ON AIR Vote winner Sean Wotherspoon in attendance. The new designs take the form of the Nike Air Max 1, Air Max 97, Air Max 98 and Air VaporMax Plus silhouette.

Above are images of the Nike Air Max 97 On Air “Neon Seoul,” Nike Air Max 98 On Air “La Mezcla” (for NYC), Nike Air Max 97 on Air “London Summer of Love,” Nike Air Max 97 On Air “Shanghai Kaleidoscope,”  Nike Air VaporMax Plus On Air “Paris Work In Progress,” and Nike Air Max 1 On Air “Tokyo Maze.”

Take a detailed look at the winning 2018 Nike: ON AIR sneakers above and let us know which is your favorite in the comments. The six designs are slated to release leading up the Air Max Day 2019.

If you haven’t yet, check out the world’s most Instagrammed sneakers ranked by the numbers.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Closer Look at Aya Brown's F&F Nike Air Max 95 Collab
Footwear

Closer Look at Aya Brown's F&F Nike Air Max 95 Collab

The F&F exclusive flips classic neon and beef-and-broccoli palettes across a suede and mesh build is limited to 200 pairs.

Official Look at the Nike Air Max 95 Woven "Multi"
Footwear

Official Look at the Nike Air Max 95 Woven "Multi"

The updated Sergio Lozano design brings vibrant canvas woven panels to the classic silhouette.

The Nike Air Max Plus “Lava Lamp” Receives a “Smoke Grey” Variant
Footwear

The Nike Air Max Plus “Lava Lamp” Receives a “Smoke Grey” Variant

Iridescent TPU cage delivers glowing, fluid aesthetic.


Official Look at the Nike Air Max 95 "Pencil Point"
Footwear

Official Look at the Nike Air Max 95 "Pencil Point"

The iconic anatomy-inspired runner returns with a greyscale gradient mimicking graphite lead.

Nike SB Unveils Ishod Wair's Blazer Chukka XT
Footwear

Nike SB Unveils Ishod Wair's Blazer Chukka XT

Another signature model for the pro.

MAMA Shelter x CLAE Revamp the Bradley and Bradley Mid
Footwear

MAMA Shelter x CLAE Revamp the Bradley and Bradley Mid

A funky update from the boutique hotel.

Watch 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' Full Comic-Con Trailer
Entertainment

Watch 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' Full Comic-Con Trailer

Another journey into J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world.

Inside KENZO x Tiger Beer's 'Rare Stripes' Collection Launch
Fashion

Inside KENZO x Tiger Beer's 'Rare Stripes' Collection Launch

A partnership with the WWF to raise awareness for wild tigers.

'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Releases First Official Trailer
Entertainment

'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Releases First Official Trailer

Starring Millie Bobbie Brown.

Watch the Debut Trailer for 'Shazam!'
Entertainment

Watch the Debut Trailer for 'Shazam!'

A wacky turn for the grim DC Universe.


Ferris Bueller's Modena GT Spyder California Is Being Auctioned Off
Automotive

Ferris Bueller's Modena GT Spyder California Is Being Auctioned Off

A chance to own the car from the classic ’80s film.

The First 'Aquaman' Trailer Is Finally Here
Entertainment

The First 'Aquaman' Trailer Is Finally Here

Watch the trailer revealed during SDCC.

Black Thought's "Rest In Power" Video Remembers Trayvon Martin
Music

Black Thought's "Rest In Power" Video Remembers Trayvon Martin

Watch the new visual for the JAY-Z produced docuseries on Martins’ life.

NAME. Channels 'Freaks and Geeks' for SS19 Collection
Fashion

NAME. Channels 'Freaks and Geeks' for SS19 Collection

Drawing inspiration from the teen dramedy.

ZHU and Tame Impala Release "My Life" Video Starring Willow Smith
Music

ZHU and Tame Impala Release "My Life" Video Starring Willow Smith

Watch the visuals for the collaborative project.

Watch the 'Voltron: Legendary Defender' Season 7 Trailer
Entertainment

Watch the 'Voltron: Legendary Defender' Season 7 Trailer

Releasing on Netflix in August.

More ▾