History of the Air Max 270

Nike took to calling the new kicks the “Air Max 273,” as the shoe combined elements from the Air Max 93 and Air Max 180. Eventually, designers settled on 270, which meant to represent the 270 degrees of visible air on the sneaker. The hybrid silhouette features a breathable mesh upper accented with an oversized (and eye-catching) Air bubble on the heel, a white foam forefoot, and “Air 270” branding at the ankle.

Comfortable new sneakers

All told, the elastic body and slip-on construction lands somewhere in between the retro heyday of a classic Air Max and the futuristic vibe of Nike’s more envelope-pushing kicks. With a lot of previously released colorways, there’s enough to choose from. New colorways release every now and then, so be sure to keep track of this page!

Some facts about the Air Max 270

• It is the tallest air unit ever with it being 32 mm tall
• Another fun fact about the Air Max 270 is that Kevin Durant was one of the first athletes to wear and endorse the shoe. He loves it, owns a pair in size 18 and calls it one of his favorites.
• The Nike Air Max 270 is the first lifestyle shoe from the Swoosh brand. Previous lifestyle shoes from Nike had an Air unit that was actually developed for running, so this is the first to be a 100% lifestyle shoe. Of course, it should meet the demands of good athletic performance, but above all support you in everyday life.

Upcoming releases of the Air Max 270

These shoes are super comfortable, and a lot of people like them. This is one of the reasons Nike has brought out so many colorways. If you want one of the newer pairs, be sure to check out the release calendar or all the sneaker news, so you don’t ever miss out on the newest sneaker releases. Want more Air Max sneakers? Be sure to check out the Air Max 1, Air Max 90, Air Max 95, and Air Max 97.