

My favorite version of the Air Max 270 is the 270 React which merges Nike’s new, ultralight and responsive foam with the 270s silhouette. With historical runaway successes of the AM90 and AM97, we know that they do well on re-releases and collaborations. The 270 feels like a blank page for Nike, and that may be what they’re trying. Paired with skinnier joggers or jeans, the 270 balances its chunky airbag with a sleek upper, somehow avoiding the dad-shoe craze going on right now. That being said, like all Air Max, the 270 is incredibly comfy for shorter periods thanks to its athletic construction.

Super versatile, the Air Max 270 looks like a springboard for greater things to come Thankfully, Nike keeps their reputation for making sneakers that fit true to size, because this construction probably wouldn’t feel too great if too small. The 270 has a sock-like inner made from neoprene that wraps around the foot and lets you wear them without socks, which adds to the more sport-like feel of them. Since its release in 2017 Nike has pushed more lifestyle-like sneakers like the AM720, so it feels like they found their way in the end. If anything, the directional, athletic strapping in the weave suggests the Air Max isn’t facing the reality of a lifestyle shoe. The upper is a neoprene-mesh construction with Nike Hyperfuse overlay to protect it from wear and tear. I nearly went over on my ankle a couple of times getting used to it. While the heel height is something new, it’s nothing too crazy and it maybe gives up on supporting the foot a bit too soon. The Air Max 270 seems to be having an identity crisis
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Your browser does not support the video tag.ĭoes it live up to the hype? For me, it’s a bit lacking in what I was expecting from a sneaker free from the shackles of runner’s needs (not that many of the AM line are actually suitable for runners in today’s world).
