Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 '87 SP
The original behind the Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 '87 SP is the Nike Nike Air Max 1 '87 — $130 retail vs Supreme's $170.
Supreme vs. Original
About the original
The Nike Air Max 1 was designed by Tinker Hatfield and introduced in 1987 as the first running shoe with a visible Air cushioning unit, a window cut into the midsole to expose the pressurized bag. Hatfield drew the concept from the Centre Pompidou in Paris, where exposed structural elements turned the building's interior outward. The '87 SP designation marks this as a Sport Pack edition, retaining the original's mesh and suede upper construction over a polyurethane midsole and rubber waffle outsole. The SS25 Supreme version released March 20, 2025 in four colorways including Black/White, Triple White, Speed Yellow, and Varsity Purple, with co-branded tongue tags and a Supreme heel script, retailing for $170.
About Nike
Nike is an American sportswear corporation founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by track coach Bill Bowerman and runner Phil Knight in Eugene, Oregon, and renamed Nike in 1971. The Swoosh was designed that same year by graphic design student Carolyn Davidson for thirty-five dollars. Bowerman prototyped the Cortez and the waffle-sole Moon Shoe, and the Air Max line, introduced in 1987, made Tinker Hatfield's visible-air midsole a signature. Nike now produces footwear and apparel across running, basketball, football, and training, and owns Jordan Brand and Converse. Supreme has collaborated with Nike repeatedly since 2002 across Air Force 1, Air Max, and Dunk.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $170 |
|---|---|
| Nike retail | $130 |
| Hype tax | +31% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 '87 SP just the regular Nike Air Max 1 '87?
The Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 '87 SP, released in Spring/Summer 2025, is based on the Nike Air Max 1 '87. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the Nike Air Max 1 '87 is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the Nike Air Max 1 '87 than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $170 for the Supreme x Nike Air Max 1 '87 SP; the Nike Air Max 1 '87 retails for $130. That's a 31% markup — buying the original saves you $40, or 24% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the Nike Air Max 1 '87?
You can buy the Nike Air Max 1 '87 from Foot Locker or direct from Nike. Retail price is $130. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
