Korean streetwear brand Kasina has revealed two new Air Max 1 colourways in collaboration with Nike, leaving many fans wondering if a release date has been revealed.
The sneakers arrive in celebration of both Kasina’s 25th Anniversary as well as the 35th Anniversary of the Air Max 1, much like how Nike is celebrating the 40th birthday of the Air Force 1 with its upcoming LX "Anniversary Edition" release.
Moreover, with their Won-Ang duck-inspired aesthetic, these sneakers look as though they put in a strong case to be considered as some of the best sneakers for summer when it comes to their release.
That said, here's everything we know about the Kasina Air Max 1s so far...
Kasina x Nike Air Max 1 Release Date
Both colourways first arrived on the Kasina website only on 4 June 2022.
However, the sneakers have now seen a general release after dropping on 8 June 2022.
That means you can grab your pair now from selected retailers if you itching to get your hands on these sneakers.
Kasina x Nike Air Max 1 Design
As mentioned, these Air Max 1s are inspired by Won-Ang ducks with their combination of premium leather, suede, and pony hair materials along with Kasina's "Made To Be Together" message.
The first colourway comes dressed in a mandarin duck-themed colour palette, and even features a duck-shaped hangtag to match.
Mandarin ducks are significant in Korean culture as it's believed that, unlike other types of ducks, they stay together throughout their lives and, when one of them dies, the other will mourn.
As a result, mandarin ducks are often carved out of wood and given as gifts at weddings known as kireogi, hence the "Be Together" message.
The second rendition is inspired by a female mandarin duck's more muted tones, with the sneakers arriving in a combination of different grey hues mixed with dark jade and hints of off-white.
Furthermore, both sneakers are expected to arrive in special collaborative packaging, with graphics of both the male and female ducks on the lid to round off the over-arching theme.
Kasina x Nike Air Max 1 Price
Both sneakers have arrived with $160 price tags in adult sizes.
This is actually a tad more than previous Kasina x Nike collaborations; however, this is likely due to the immense popularity of the Air Max model.
Where To Buy The Kasina x Nike Air Max 1
The first place we'd recommend checking for stock of these Air Max 1s is the Kasina store, likely under the new releases subsection.
You can also find the sneakers listed on Nike's website right now.
Alternatively, check out the resale market at StockX if your initial attempt at purchasing a pair proves unsuccessful.
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