As vintage sneakers continue to have wide appeal, Nike is rolling out even more kicks from its voluminous archives. The next retro release expected from the brand is an Air Trainer 1 Mid made up in a gray, white, and teal “Chlorophyll” color scheme inspired by the Portland YMCA’s gym equipment.
The Air Trainer 1 was last reissued in 2020 under the Nike SB banner, making the model relatively rare amongst the Swoosh’s reissued sneakers. Known as the “Swiss Army Knife of performance shoes,” the silhouette was designed by Tinker Hatfield and debuted in 1987, making this year the model’s 35th anniversary. Since its release, the sneaker has enjoyed reigns in the ‘90s for cross-training and in the ‘00s as part of Nike’s Rebirth series.
