Nike Air Max 1 Time Capsule Pack

The Nike Air Max 1 “Time Capsule Pack” is a striking celebration of Nike’s deep roots in innovation and storytelling—fusing past, present, and future in a single silhouette. Released in January 2020, this Air Max 1 was part of a regional-exclusive trio that included the Air Max 270 React and Air Max 720, each representing Nike's continuous evolution in design. The “Time Capsule” Pack was never widely available, making this Air Max 1 a true hidden gem for collectors in the know.

Visually, the sneaker is an eclectic mix of colors, textures, and graphics—appearing almost like a mood board brought to life. The upper combines classic white mesh and grey suede, a nod to the original 1987 “OG Red,” but overlays a bold clash of graphic prints, digital grid patterns, and mismatched accents. The right and left shoes feature asymmetrical detailing, further enhancing the shoe’s experimental vibe. It’s as if Nike placed the DNA of multiple decades on one canvas—part retro, part glitch art, part prototype.

What makes this pair special isn’t just the mashup of influences, but the intentionality behind the chaos. The graphics reference everything from old Nike blueprints and Air Max advertisements, to the digital design tools used by Nike’s modern-day designers. There are even nods to Augmented Reality (AR)—a technology Nike had been exploring in storytelling and customization at the time. The shoe feels like a wearable archive, a tribute to process as much as product.

• Year of release: 2020
• Style code: CU8861-100