Nike Air Max 1 Patta Waves Black – DQ0299-001
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Effectively the fourth “wave” in the latest joint-venture from the storied partnership, the upcoming sneakers feature “Black” synthetic leather overlays atop a “Metallic Silver” mesh base. In comparison, “Monarch” and “Noise Aqua” propositions donned high-quality suede panels aligned with what appeared on Tinker Hatfield’s original 1987-design; the “Rush Maroon” option that dropped on November 26th also favored a more durable leather build. As has been the case with dozens of other sneakers to surface throughout 2021, Patta’s next Air Max collaboration boasts a slightly-yellowed midsole (courtesy of the “Coconut Milk” tone), which taps into the growing consumer interest in “Neo-vintage” footwear. For the folks over at the Amsterdam-based imprint, however, love for the the first running sneaker with a visible Air unit isn’t a new development – it spans decades. Furthermore, the latest “Wave” offering is more than just a sneaker, representing the cycle of “living to survive” that’s been broken by the children of Surinamese immigrants who found refuge in Netherlands.
If you’re a sneaker person you’ll appreciate the build quality on these. Clean lines, solid construction, comfortable insole. Definitely picking up another pair soon.
Rare to find a shoe that’s both this comfortable and this stylish. These check both boxes easily. Will definitely be ordering again.
Came in fast and looks just like the photos. Really happy with it — quality feels solid overall. Laces could be a bit thicker but nothing major. Would buy again.
From the packaging to the product itself, everything was excellent. Fit is true to size, comfort is 10/10, and the style is hard to beat. Highly recommend.
Received everything just as shown — shoes, dust bag, all there. No complaints on the packaging. Fits true to size and the all-black colorway looks sharp in person. Worth it.