Nike Air Max 1 "Tinker Sketch" Turns The Classic Shoe Into A Drawing

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Tinker Hatfield's original sketch is being brought to life.

While Tinker Hatfield is best known for his work with Michael Jordan and his line of signature sneakers, it is also common knowledge amongst sneakerheads that the legendary sneaker designer is also responsible for the Nike Air Max 1. This shoe was revolutionary at the time of its release as it was the first time Nike had made a sneaker where you could see the cushioning unit through the midsole. Hatfield's design became the basis for all of the other Air Max models that have released over the years and to this day, his original design continues to see new colorways.

Thanks to some fresh photos from the Instagram sneaker account @hanzuying, it appears as though a brand new Air Max 1 will be released quite soon that will pay homage to Hatfield's original sketch for the shoe. The sneaker is being dubbed the "Tinker Sketch" and when you look at the red overlays, they look as though they've been colored in with crayon, much like an actual sketch. The style gives these kicks more of a DIY feel that can be compared to what Virgil Abloh has done with Nike.

According to the post below, these will be released in September of this year although the price is currently unknown.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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