HOUYHNHNM's "Atmos Monthly" extra issue
An in-depth look at the Nike Air Max Dn8!

Okajima: The best Air Max for me is the first Air Vapor, created in 2017, the "Air Vapor Max". It is a revolutionary shoe that does not use foam material in the midsole. When I first saw it, I was shocked by the novelty of the design. Even when I look at them now, they are so cool that I fall in love with them. It is also the starting point of my love affair with sneakers.

Ebihara: For me, it is the "yellow gradient" of the "Air Max 95. Max 95 "Yellow Glade" is special to me because I was born in 1995, the same year as you. This is the 2018 reissue. It is said to be one of the most perfect pairs among the previous reissues. When I first got them, I was so happy that I jumped up and down. I have strong feelings for them and can't let them go.

Yoppi: I still like the "Air Max Plus" aka "MAPLA" the best. They may be a bit out of the ordinary in the Air Max series. Max" series, but for me, it is the one that got me interested in sneakers. The purple color is the best. I hope to continue wearing them in the future.

Kojima: I have so many feelings for "Air Max" that I honestly can't narrow it down to just one. ...... What I brought today is the "Air Max 95" aka "Reverse Neon. It's a color that was released in 2023 and has never been released in Japan. I got it from an overseas mail order. I already have a lot of "Air Max 95". 95", but when a special color like this comes out, I can't help but get my hands on it.

That's exactly what makes the Air Max series so interesting. The "Air MaxAir Max Dn8The "original" is not something that was created spontaneously, but rather, it is something that has been created through the accumulation of a long history. That's why I always end up "looking for the originals". I hope you will also enjoy the appeal of these sneakers from this perspective.