Nike Air Max 1 “Grinch” HJ7329-376

If Nike ever decides to release a “Grinch” Air Max 1 colorway, it might look something like this. Slap some red laces on these joints and you get a shoe that takes after that iconic Kobe 6 colorway, defined by a liberal use of highlighter-like neon greens throughout.

Beaverton designers crank up the saturation to produce an undeniably “in your face” look here, despite familiar color blocking and materials. The mudguard, Swoosh, and tongue/heel branding make bold statements in “Vapor Green,” while a “Barely Volt” base adds subtle contrast. In maintaining the vibrant ensemble, the midsole opts for “Green Strike” while a mostly black outsole works in more green hits.

The “Grinch” moniker isn’t an official nickname by any means, and if Nike were to actually release a Kobe x Air Max 1, we’d most definitely see unique features like snakeskin at the very least. In any case, the delivery stands to draw eyes from all those with a penchant for bright, neon footwear, a niche that’s grown considerably largely thanks to high fashion labels in recent years.

Enjoy official images of the Nike Air Max 1 “Vapor Green/Barely Volt-Black-Green Strike” below and look for these to hit retailers in Fall 2024 for $140.

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Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.