Air Max Day 2024 | Your Guide to This Year's Releases

Elhadji Mare

Elhadji is a Creative Content Strategist & Writer @ StockX

Whether you're new to Air Max Day or want to learn more about what's dropping, our ultimate guide through the holiday is here to keep you informed on the holiday.

It’s that time of year again for Air Max Day to be celebrated worldwide. 2024 marks the 37th anniversary of Nike’s iconic technological debut and another month of news and releases. This year’s biggest drop is the anticipated Nike Air Max Dn lineup, a brand new silhouette, which, according to Nike, is “designed to create a more dynamic heel-to-toe transition” and is the first sneaker release to feature their new Dynamic Air technology.

If you’re new to this collector’s game, we’re here to give you a deep dive on its historical significance and which silhouettes and colorways are forever cemented as classics.

What’s Nike Air Max?

Nike introduced their Air Max line on March 26, 1987, a novel technological innovation that helped catapult the Swoosh to sneaker stardom. Former NASA aeronautical engineer M. Frank Rudy brought the idea of “captured air” (inert gas packed in a urethane airbag) to Nike as a footwear cushioning system. With some creative design work from footwear legend Tinker Hatfield, the Nike Air Max sneaker was born. Since the first sneaker, the running sneaker’s lineage has evolved into various silhouettes, with the latest evolution, the Nike Air Max Dn, dropping on this year.

What is Air Max Day?

Each year, Nike celebrates their Air Max history on March 26, the original release date of the Air Max 1, designed by Tinker Hatfield. The celebration became official in 2014, and every year since, the brand has commemorated its legacy with new collabs, colorways, and even silhouettes.

Since the first release, the love for Air Max has far surpassed footwear. The line represents a cultural phenomenon deeply ingrained in fashion, sports, and streetwear. From sneakerheads and athletes to fashion aficionados, the legendary cushioning tech holds a special place in the hearts (and feet) of collectors across continents. Their timeless design, innovative technology, and versatility make them not just a fashion statement but a symbol of individuality and self-expression. Whether it’s the classic AM1, the sleek AM90, or the futuristic AM270, each design carries a unique story and resonates with a diverse audience worldwide. Beyond their functional purpose, these sneakers have built a community of sneakerheads who share an admiration for style and innovation.

What Sneakers Release on Air Max Day?

Nike saves many of their notable AM releases for its yearly AMD celebrations of all things Air, both past and present. This year, Nike debuts the Nike Air Max Dn, adding to its lineup of notable silhouettes. The Nike AM Dn comes equipped with a four-tubed Airbag and breathable mesh upper for extreme comfort. Its dynamic shape gives a subtle nod to previous silhouettes from the Y2K era of footwear, making the Nike A Dn on-trend with other recent running shoe releases.

Alongside the Dn’s debut, there are sure to be other surprises making an appearance on March 26th. Since 2014, Nike has filled their AMD release calendars with retroes of fabled colorways and brand-new silhouettes. This year is sure to be no different. Below are some of the past and upcoming releases to hit on special holiday.