Article by Bradley Lengden
The Nike Air Max, in its many, many iterations has become one of, if not the most widely loved and culturally important trainer lines in history.
From the revolutionary Air Max 1, all the way through to the sleek and modern Air Max 270, we’ve seen a long list of wild collaborations, super-limited releases and game-changing innovations along the way – ensuring that the Air Max has remained at the forefront of the footwear world.
For anyone wanting to add to their collection while on a budget, we’ve pulled together a list of the best cheap Nike Air Max silhouettes available for less than £150.
Nike Air Max 90 Duck Camo Orange
Another colourway that we can firmly file under ‘eye-catching’, the latest addition to the Duck Camo Nike series proved just as popular as its predecessors, featuring a striking upper of technical mesh, suede, leather and synthetics.
Average sale price: £139
Nike Air Max 95 OG Fresh Mint
A simple, understated take on the Air Max 95 silhouette, shades of grey accented by subtle splashes of green make this an ideal choice for anyone after a neutral colourway that looks incredible and can be paired with pretty much anything.
Average sale price: £113
Nike Air Max 98 Vast Grey Fresh Mint
Same pleasantly simple colourway, different silhouette. This time the Air Max 98 and its breathable mesh and suede upper combination, making it an ideal shoe for what’s (hopefully) left of the warmer weather.
Average sale price: £82
Nike Air Max 95 Gunsmoke Pink Foam
Another solid take on the original model from 95, this time with the neon green switched out for a pastel pink trim that adds a welcome, but not overwhelming, splash of colour to a timeless style.
Average sale price: £148
Nike Air Max Plus Triple Black
Dark, moody and kind of intimidating, the Nike Air Max Plus Triple Black was always going to be a winner. Taking a silhouette with true cultural heritage and swapping the traditionally bright colourways for a streamlined triple black aesthetic? You. Just. Can’t. Lose.
Average sale price: £118
Nike Air Max 90 Mars Landing
The attention-to-detail Nike paid to this special release has to be admired, enduring several rounds of trial and error as the team sieved through archived images of Mars’ surface to get the ‘out there’ pattern just right.
Average sale price: £102
Nike Air Max 90 Recraft Sail
Ditching the re-engineered Air Max construction that emerged in 2008, this 30th anniversary special revisits the OG Air Max 90 design. Classy, sophisticated and generally just incredibly pleasant to look at, it couldn’t be a more fitting way to celebrate the beloved silhouette.
Average sale price: £91
Nike Air Max 90 Flyleather Ruohan Wang
This head-turning colourway unites Berlin-based artist Ruohan Wang with the timeless Air Max 90 silhouette to create an expressive take on the all-time classic.
Average sale price: £146
Nike Air Max 1 Daisy
The warm, long nights of summer may be behind us, but the Nike Air Max 1 Daisy stays in bloom all year round. This floral Air Max 1 comes with a white canvas base, featuring black overlays on the forefoot and heel, while the “Daisy” motif comes to life through the yellow corduroy Swooshes, blue tongue and neon green laces and Air unit.
Average sale price: £128
Nike Air Max 95 Day of the Dead (2019)
To mark Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations, Nike released this stunning take on the Air Max 95, featuring a colourway that employs muted Calavera graphics, cracked leather patterns and occasional lashings of teal.
Average sale price: £106
Nike Air Max 270 React Bauhaus
Inspired by Bauhaus, this immensely popular Air Max 270 put its own spin on the simplified geometric shapes and colour balance that were trademarked by the iconic German design school in the 1920s.
Average sale price: £117
