A step ahead and an air capsule higher
Nike already had its main horses at that time. Silhouettes such as the Cortez, Waffle Racer and Tailwind looked very popular, the world's leading sneaker maker still lacked an experiment that would blow a hole in the world. As is often the case with such ideas, the release of the Nike Air Max 1 almost didn't happen at all, largely due to a lack of confidence in the visible air capsule.
But in the end, it not only provided owners with unforeseen stability, but also a considerable sense of comfort, due primarily to the air bubble's impact cushioning.