Ref: DD3229-001. Colour: black/red. Material: nylon. Classic Air Plus cushioning. The Nike Air Max Plus offers your child the legendary Tuned Air cushioning for added comfort. The inspiration remains the same: wavy lines reminiscent of palm leaves and the iconic whale tail on the bottom. Advantages: The wave lines and whale tail pattern on the side are reminiscent of the original 1998 model. Lightweight, comfortable and dynamic Max Air cushioning. Origins of the Air Max Plus shoe Nike's revolutionary Air-Sole unit was introduced to the Nike shoe line in 1978. In 1987, the Nike Air Max 1 showed visible air in the heel for the first time. Now everyone could not only feel the comfort of Air-Sole technology, but also see it in action. In 1998, the Air Max Plus introduced a cushioning system where Air-Sole units were adapted to specific parts of the foot to provide runners with greater stability and support. The sunset-inspired colours and wavy lines of the shoe, reminiscent of windswept sandy beaches, have become a reference and a true cultural phenomenon.