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You should cut some reps Travis Scott and real Travis Scott shoes and see if maybe the reps that cost 10% than the real ones are actually better. That could be a huge video.
*_If an advanced civilization landed today on earth and they saw our shoe technology is equal to the caveman leather wrapped shoes, don't you think they would conclude we are a completely unadvanced backwards civilization.. Look, im no tree hugger, but damn come on, you have to see the backwardness of layered leather defining the quality of our shoes??? 😅😅_*
Ex-Nike employee of 3 years here and it's so satisfying hearing this perspective. I got myself some 270's and learned firsthand just how impractical and uncomfortable they were. Naturally, I tried to share my experience with my customers to keep them from making the same mistake. I eventually learned over time that no one really cared how uncomfortable they were and consumers will justify putting just about anything on their feet , as long as they're current with the trends.
I tried airmax 270 react. I regretted buying it, but I fell victim to the hype and trend at the time of its release. I felt that I was wearing high heels. At the end of the day, my feet were sore 😅 Maybe this shoe works for people who can withstand the sloping design of a footwear and rock it comfortably, but I’m not one of them.
They’re comfortable to me. Which is a surprise considering how much pain I tend to be in over long periods of standing or walking: that’s more so than most because my feet are really big. Somehow, someway, this shoe has been pretty good. Bear in mind, I got these on sale, long after “the hype” died down only because by that point they were really cheap. I wouldn’t have bought them otherwise. The one thing that I definitely dislike is how much the air unit sticks out from the shoe. It can make the walking feel awkward. I got use to it though. What’s crazier to me are those that jog or run with the 270s. 😆
Air max 90 (back then it was just called the Air max) were the absolute coolest in the Netherlands in the 90's and 00's, and they were comfy. Would love to see the differences between those and this modern one.
The Netherlands was about the only country in the world where the Air Max BW was more popular than the AM90's because it was picked up by the Gabber scene at the time. Now the 90's is seen more, but at the time it was the BW all over the place.
I genuinely want to see this channel tackle Adidas's 4D Fusio shoes. Maybe I got lucky with mine, but it's such a comfortable middle ground between the squishy-ness of ultraboost and the firmness of more traditional shoes. It's comfortable without feeling the ground is sinking beneath you with every step.
I’ve unfortunately never been able to wear many adidas shoes. Their sizes just don’t fit my feet. They’re either too small or too big & both give me nasty blisters. It’s weird as hell bc only adidas & olukai are the only brands I’ve ever had that problem with.
The air max plus might not be super familiar in the us but it's insanely popular in europe and australia so you would make many of your viewers very very happy and it would be interesting since it's a slightly different air technology to the rest of nike's shoes
This is spot on. Not a fan of the Nike Air Max plus myself (or tn's as they are called here in Australia) but they are possibly the most sold and worn shoe in Australia every year. There is actually a big debate here over quality of the Vietnamese made v Indonesian made pairs. Would be interesting to see a comparison of both
Having had 4 pairs of these, I personally find them to be the most comfortable pair of sneakers. I used to be a big fan of New Balance, till I had to get surgery, yes foot surgery, due to the negative impact they had. The Nike Air Max 270 have been, by far, the best pair of sneakers I've ever had. I agree everyone's feet are different and some might just be accustomed to cushioning and wanting 'squish' but I found them so spacious, lockdown was great, no uncomfortable rubbing and never an issue since they came out of the bubble popping. They're a really subjective leisure shoe.
I feel the same way, I have 3 pair and they are the most comfortable shoe in my collection, I legit was wondering what he was talking about and thought he was just a hater but like he said people's feet are different
I have 2 pair and they both fit differently my all black ones are my most worn and are 1 of the most comfortable pair of sneakers I own and I own quite a few pair of sneakers. The white pair I own are comfortable but after a while the arch support in those ones start to bother me.
I have had 6 pairs of 270 trainers and I have worn them all to death. for me probably the thing I like the most about them is the sock style, they are true to size and just really easy to slip on for everyday use. I wear a pair when we take the kids to Disney and never have sore feet after 20000 steps in a day. I find the upper much more supportive than my vapormax
I have plantar fasciitis in my feet worse in my left foot and haven’t felt it since wearing these shoes it’s as if I’m not on my feet at all. Took away all my heel pain.
You hit the nail on the head. I thought it was just me that felt like my foot was always feeling like it was jammed to the front of these. I bought them a couple years ago, and yeah, they look good, but I almost never wear them. These were the reason why I gave up on spending that much money for Nike (for myself)
@@jamman950 and they may be to you, different peep’s different feet. Like, they’re ok, but for me personally, i did feel like my toes were getting crammed in the front after prolonged use. I still have them, i just don’t wear them often, if at all
I bought soooooo many pairs of these. I have 2 in the black, 4 in the white, and 2 in the white/black/orange sail. I go to the gym 5 days a week and am also a runner and these are THE MOST comfortable running shoes I've ever worn, hands down. I tend to get shin splints and sciatic pain, but with the 270c Nikes, I have NONE of those problems. They are SUPER popular in the gym. I see SO many people wearing them, myself included. When I find a gym/running shoe that I REALLY like, I stock up! I'm hooked on these shoes!
Same here. I think most people get the wrong size for this shoe. Thats why it’s uncomfortable. Nike says to go up half a size on thier website. I tried it on in store and I had to go up half a size and they felt really comfortable.
I tried them on in store, and can’t understand how people are wearing them in the gym. That feeling of leaning forward seems like it would throw you off during leg workouts and be a thing you actively need to compensate for.
@@varcity23 that’s they key with Nike . I got the exact same size on some lebrons and those were hurting .bought the exact shoes in a different color way and a size up and there where so comfortable
It'll be very interesting to see the insides of air max 720 (I bet they're even worse than 270). But it actually would be great if you reviewed pretty much all of main air maxes , meaning the am 90 , am 97 , am 180 , am TN plus , am 360 and maybe am 2013 (well yeah , I'm asking too much😅).
I don't think so. I own 2 pairs of 720s and they're definitely not as bad as the 270s. I think the reason for this is that the air unit wraps around the entire midsole and in the middle is foam so it stabilizes the shoe. Also the way the upper is made on the 720 helps prevent your foot from sliding forward. I love the fit of the uppers on my 720s, they really hug your feet. I went true to size with my 720s whereas with my 270s I had to go a half size up because of how much my feet slid forward.
@@NonLegitNation2I have 720s also and they're much less sloped than the 270s. I tried on the 270s and hated them also for how much forward they put my toes.
Wow, this is crazy - I could anticipate everything you were going to say, because I had the exact same experience with these shoes - just unwearable for me for the exact reasons in this video. Thank you!
I just recently had the 270 golf model ,I liked it because it has a rubberized coating over it,to repel dirt etc,liguids, they were all white ,with logo black ,so nice i regret letting them go,the golf tread was perfect for light duty walking on tile etc,walking, beautiful shoe,yes their lifestyle shoe for sure
I liked the 270, but it wasn’t ever a go-to necessarily. The follow-up model, the crazy 720, has a wild slope too but that’s one of my favorite and most comfortable sneakers I own. Different feet, lifestyles, walking styles will be different. There’s other feedback online from people who really dislike the drop as well, whereas others will swear by this shoe. I think one reason this one blew up more than some other models was that they went absolute ham on the colorways for this, there’s like 50 different ones and they all look pretty amazing. I enjoy the releases following in the 270’s footsteps like the 270 Futura and the recent Pulse, which you would probably like. The 270 itself is average for me, not great nor awful.
Quite awful. Shitty upper, gimmicy tech and feels like your feet are being pushed into the toe box. They also look really bad IMO. the 720 look good but still same issue with the toe box
This probably won't get the top voted, but I hated this shoe the most with all Air Maxes... I'm a sneakerhead and AM fan, so I have a ton of different AM silhouettes and I can confidentially say the 720 is the worst AM ever.
Would love to see the 2017 Air Max w full length air.. Have always thought that was the best utilization of the Air.. Lebron also used it in his 8 & 9’s…
Nailed it. I agree 100% with everything you said in this video! Looks great and has a big, squishy bubble, but the forward-slope just ruins the experience for me.
I can’t agree more. I bought these a few years ago and have only worn them a few times because your foot is on such an incline that your toes are driven to the front of the shoe and you’re in constant pain after only a little bit of wearing them.
I was gifted this pair for my birthday by my girlfriend. Well it has looks to die for, we all agree. They felt comfortable at first. Until I removed them in the evening and I was feeling a nonstop sharp pain in my lower back near the spine. I didn't associated the pain to the shoe until I wore it a few more times and discovered that exact pain everyday I wore the shoe. I bought asics GT 2000 an older design and I can't stop wearing them extremely comfortable.
I love the way 270s look but i remember actually putting them to the test with 10-12 hrs on my feet. They failed. Still gonna to wear them, but I know its a style choice.
Not as part of this series, but the Nike Tailwind '79 would be a cool one to see cut in half since that is the first shoe to feature Nike Air. Just to SEE how that tech started.
Plus those original, full-length Air units I can feel far better than a usual Air Max as it's barely felt. I weigh between 140 to 150 lbs, and those full length Air units I can feel, whereas the Air Max units were meant for to encourage more running to lose weight so someone around 180 lbs and beyond would feel it much more than your average 150 pound build. If anything, Zoom Air is much better for people weighing 150 and below for a bouncy and snappy response!
I'd propose doing a review of the Air MaxPlus that Nike released initially in 1998. They're rebranded as the Air Max TN now. To play up the "Tuned Air" name. Supposedly an improved Air Max technology.
Hey Weston! I don’t usually comment on videos but I’m really enjoying this Air Max series :) Also the editing seems to get better every single video, keep it up guys!!
I have two airmax 270 and have used it until it broke, and I can say that for my wide feet and heavy built, this shoe is really really comfortable for me. Even with hours walking with it, I never felt any pain on my toes or whatsoever. I guess, it really depends on how your feet structure is, how heavy you are and how your walking posture is where it really matters.
I have wide feet and I hate how these shoes fit. Maybe there is a wide toebox option that I am missing - but these are just narrow and uncomfortable compared to any Adidas.
I have a room full of shoes and these are up there on comfortable shoes for me. I like them. The cut profile is funny, logically they should not be comfortable but they are on my foot. Keep on cutting, great videos.
I know I'm surprised by this and all the comments to be honest. They are soo comfortable for me. I've been wearing them for years and have them in multiple colors lol. I can work on my feet for hours in them and feel great compared to other shoes.
I've got a pair of 720 - I think it was the successor to the 270. Very similar heel design, but the air unit wraps around into the forefoot. And one of them popped. Put them on one day and immediately felt the difference, were completely unwearable. No stability at all, so might be worth cutting a pair of these up and testing. Has to be more air volume!
I just ordered one. My basis was I got a used one and it is honestly is the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn! If there are better shoe then I haven't worn them. It is also the most expensive shoe I have ever bought. But from what I have experienced with the used ones I for sure know I wouldn't be disappointed. The only negative thing is when the air unit pops. Then it is almost unusable.
For Jordan July, I nominate the J-Balvin Jordan 2. It has a light up feature in the tongue, but there is no way to change the batteries. Some people say they might charge from walking motion. Would be cool to see.
that’s all weird to me. I bought the shoe knowing nothing about the hype around it and while it took me a week or so to get used to the arch and profile I did not have any of the issues you mentioned and I can convincigly say these are the most comfortable everyday shoes I have ever owned (granted that there might not have been any serious competitors but still they are very comfortable for me). No issues with sliding forward or anything like that in my case
OMG! I thought it was just me. I've always hated how this shoe felt and I never understood why everyone said it's very comfortable. I've never liked any of the 270 series shoes for the same reasons. Thanks for confirming it! 🍻
Fantastic series, Weston! Much appreciated your work. I would love to see some Puma’s trinomic “teardown”, like TRC Blaze / Blaze of Glory Premium or the basketball shoe with the same tech.
for anyone interested, I bought it when it came out because I liked them immediately. I changed them last year because having bought them white they became gray over time, the stickers (therefore the numbers) started to come off. over time the plastic sole started to become hard and uncomfortable. last washing often the shoe has shrunk. for those with raised thumbs I made the hole in the shoe after about 4 years (the shoe lasted the longest of all)
Hey I think it would be great to review the Air More Uptempo. The Uptemo was the quintessential 90's Nike Air shoe. It is so loud and in your face it even says "Air" in hugh letters on the side. When I was growing up, the cool kids got these in the OG black color. I wanted them more than anything, and finally at 40 years old, I got a pair. Do I feel a bit ridiculous at times? Yes, but I've never owned a shie that makes me literally smile! I also think it's perfect for your air review system, three air units disguised as one, unique plastic eyelets, and some actual come in leather.
I feel that these shoes really shine after you've worn them in for a couple days. Maybe that's too much for most casual shoe ppl, but I LOVE these shoes.
I work in the footwear industry, and consider myself a part time sneakerhead. For me, these shoes are terrible, they’re not comfortable, and aren’t built very well. And most sneaker heads hate the 270. Most consider it a “NPC” shoe. A model that the mass market blindly chooses because they’re “sporty” and everyone else has a pair. You should totally do the air max 90 as your last pair because it’s tied with my favorite air max model along with the big bubble air max 1
Bought these when they first came out garbage shoes like a 30mm heal to toe drop just a air max zero with a air bag glued on. 1.0 Vapormax was 100x better. Ultraboost are still the best shoes ever imo. Do the Flyknit max.
You also have to realize for track, the shoe is supposed to be snug around your foot therefore causing your foot to feel lighter. It is also better for your foot to be raised at the back (for track). Considering that fact that you said, these shoes are for walking only? / everyday shoes? In that case I agree with most of wat you said. In my view, I feel as though these shoes give an appealing look to run. My opinion, your opinion. :) Have a great day.
you are absolutely correct regarding why these shoes are bad. I bought a pair when they first came out years ago and I had the exact problem you describe. My foot was constantly sliding forward in the shoes. I ended up selling my pair after a few months of them just sitting around and me not wearing them.
I bought a pair in 2019. I've worn that same pair of 270s to Vegas more than 10 times, walking 30+ miles every time im there. Not to mention, I play basketball in them at home and go on walks. Never ever worried about popping them and I still wear them to this day.
I read most comments and a couple suggestions for next vid. AM Plus or AM Plus 3 tuned air. I personally would like to see this. AM 90 obviously but I don’t think we will learn much from the 90. AM 2090, not many voted for this but I’m interested to see them reviewed. Couple more suggestions that I saw that is interesting, the Foamposite, Pegasus (turbo or trail gore tex), Huarache. Thx for those vids ❤this channel.
The most worst part is that they still cost over 150 box and when i was wearing them half a year i noticed my foot bone coming out in front of the shoe's thin overlay. Love the design of the shoe but nike should give it an update.
I'm an Adidas guy and until recently hadn't owned a pair of Nike's since the 90's. I've suffered with plantar fasciitis (heel pain) for the past 6 months and went looking for new sneakers. The Air max 270's were just calling out to me and I made the purchase. As soon as I start walking in these my plantar pain just goes away. For me, Adidas Gazelle's have always been the most comfortable sneaker, but the Air max 270's have taken the top spot.
I’m a total Nike Air Max fanboy, and I bought my first pair of 270’s 5 years ago when they released. At the time I got these, I had a knee injury that I was working through,but because the bubble stuck so far out, my natural stride was being blocked by this extra inch of heel air bubble and it ended up hurting my knee more. I stopped wearing them. Now, I didn’t want to make my ultimate judgement of the shoes a negative one because I was injured at the time, and I’ve bought another pair, but you’re right in expressing concern in this design. It’s high, foot slides, but that huge air bubble also does affect a natural stride, too, which could lead to legitimate problems in the future.
So the Air Max One Big Bubble, a shoe originally released in 1986, is made better and has better arch and foot support than the Air Max released only back in 2018. Looks like I’ll be sticking with my Air Max One Big Bubble then. Comfortable and actually has decent foot and arch support. Great vid as always!
“It’s like standing in a bowl” is the perfect example of what it feels like. Now, as a dancer, I will say 2 things, number one is that AFTER a long day of dance, it definitely feels good on the heel to have some type of squish from the air unit. But! Number two, is that I would NOT wear this shoe to dance!! Your toes definitely get squished after a while and that air unit is so damn unstable and the overall support, given the unstableness, just is horrible for the type of footwork that I do. Again, great shoe to just chill in AFTER being on your feet, and a great looking shoe, I just don’t think it is life changing either.
I have a couple pairs of these. I haven’t done any workouts in them so I can’t speak to their performance they’re a cool looking shoe and they’re comfortable but by no means the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever owned, boost still holds the crown. A lifestyle shoe perfectly describes this shoe.
Nikes have always been horribly uncomfortable for me. They're so narrow and I could never find a size that didn't leave my feet hurting. Honestly, I think a lot of people just don't know what comfortable shoes feel like. You grow up with the Payless version, dreaming about the real thing. Then you become an adult, buy the real thing, and try to convince yourself it lives up to what you thought it was.
I have a lot of Nike, and I love your videos, but I disagree on this one. The 270 is about the most comfortable Nike I own. And they last a long time, at least for me.
I had a pair of 270's because of the gaslighting as well They were not even remotely close to as comfortable as the dozens of different Adidas Boosts I've had or Hoka. And, just like every other pair of Nike's with air units, they popped for me and made all sorts of noises after that, and constant would get water inside the air unit because I live in South Florida and it's constantly raining
Wow finally someone telling it like it is. This happens a lot with Nike shoes. Another example is the Nike invincible run 1, 2 and 3. Every reviewer swears how comfortable they are, when in reality, they are one of the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn. Great only while running, but very unstable and completely unwearable casually. So, yeah, the gaslighting is real in Nike world.
Amazing stuff! Saved my money & wife's feet! She like other people got caught into the looks & was forcing me to place an order before size & stock runs out. Thank fully this video saved me & her. Keep doing this great work.
Literally everybody has a different perspective, in my personal experience they are very comfortable, wore them to multiple theme parks and they held out well, I even wore them when it was pouring and I had to work outside and they still held out well and were comfortable. Only thing I noticed is they run a little slim and after about a year of wearing them they had a small hole. Great shoe in my opinion but if it’s not for you I respect you
I used to be a sneaker guy in high school but now I just wear NB 990's until they're dead. Still, the most comfortable shoe are the ultraboost 1.0's. The foam lasts so incredibly long too. It's a real shame they don't increase the thickness of the tread because I could wear them for years if they just didn't wear through.
Finally!!!!! THE TRUTH!! I have very arched feet and these sneakers & 720 are ridiculously UNCOMFORTABLE…as you said about the foot sliding to the front & no support on the back heel is exactly what I feel.. I literally walked 5 miles in these sneakers today & I can’t wait to rip these off my feet & return to Nike ASAP. You are the only reviewer that talks about the real comfort of these sneakers. Maybe there better on flat feet but definitely NOT ON MINE 😂
I think it’s really simple when it comes to these shoes. It’s style over substance. People don’t buy the 270’s for performance. They buy them because they look good. Yes, people wear them to the gym, but they also wear them all about town. Shoes fit people differently because of your foot shape, arch, width, etc. These are just outfit accessories. The majority of people don’t know what the tech specs are nor do they really care. Footwear today is all about what is aesthetically pleasing and has some decent level of comfort. The 270 fits this perfectly and doesn’t really break the bank because they are always on sale in multiple colors. Would it be cool if they were outstanding performance shoes? Of course, but that’s not why people buy the 270.
Yes, 100%. I knew you’d say they’re too raked to be comfortable. I imagine this is similar to walking in heels. I haven’t worn these, but I have the Air Max pre-day and this is the same feeling I have with those. First pair of uncomfortable air max I’ve ever owned.
No one gets these for comfort. Nike could make a cardboard crock, slap a swoosh on it, $200 million in marketing and it would sell for $200, and people would say it is amazing...
Thank you for doing a review on these. I used to wear these and my feet were always in so much pain after using a treadmill. I couldn’t understand why. I switched over the the Nike Zoom Pegasus 37 and it was a game changer!
Could you take a look at the Nike TN (Air Max Plus)? I know that shoe has marketed the shank plate and stability channels for a while, but the upper has helped my mom with neuropathy post-chemo. Keep up the incredible content!
Being a Nike fanboy for 30+ yrs, the AM270 were the only pair out of hundreds I’ve owned that i deeply regretted buying, not comfortable at all for me. They quickly became a last resort backup pair.
I’ve tried to convince my self that I’ll eventually break in the shoe to get it comfortable but now I know this shoe was just not designed to do that -plain and simple
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You should cut some reps Travis Scott and real Travis Scott shoes and see if maybe the reps that cost 10% than the real ones are actually better. That could be a huge video.
*_If an advanced civilization landed today on earth and they saw our shoe technology is equal to the caveman leather wrapped shoes, don't you think they would conclude we are a completely unadvanced backwards civilization.. Look, im no tree hugger, but damn come on, you have to see the backwardness of layered leather defining the quality of our shoes??? 😅😅_*
Can you also do the new Nike Air Max TW as well, before the end of the series.... Pleasseeee!
Hello Mr make video about Reebok club C
Oh I'm not wrong, Nike is made by child labor.
Ex-Nike employee of 3 years here and it's so satisfying hearing this perspective. I got myself some 270's and learned firsthand just how impractical and uncomfortable they were. Naturally, I tried to share my experience with my customers to keep them from making the same mistake.
I eventually learned over time that no one really cared how uncomfortable they were and consumers will justify putting just about anything on their feet , as long as they're current with the trends.
I tried airmax 270 react. I regretted buying it, but I fell victim to the hype and trend at the time of its release. I felt that I was wearing high heels. At the end of the day, my feet were sore 😅
Maybe this shoe works for people who can withstand the sloping design of a footwear and rock it comfortably, but I’m not one of them.
Agree! This is satisfying
@@wonkydonkey7899i got a pair of reacts and did not have any problems
They’re comfortable to me. Which is a surprise considering how much pain I tend to be in over long periods of standing or walking: that’s more so than most because my feet are really big. Somehow, someway, this shoe has been pretty good. Bear in mind, I got these on sale, long after “the hype” died down only because by that point they were really cheap. I wouldn’t have bought them otherwise.
The one thing that I definitely dislike is how much the air unit sticks out from the shoe. It can make the walking feel awkward. I got use to it though. What’s crazier to me are those that jog or run with the 270s. 😆
I wish I owned a pair of 270 before getting the travis Scott ones. I love the design of it but man it was uncomfortable
Air max 90 (back then it was just called the Air max) were the absolute coolest in the Netherlands in the 90's and 00's, and they were comfy. Would love to see the differences between those and this modern one.
kut schoenen zijn dat
I'd love to see the 90 as well!
The Netherlands was about the only country in the world where the Air Max BW was more popular than the AM90's because it was picked up by the Gabber scene at the time. Now the 90's is seen more, but at the time it was the BW all over the place.
Pls do 90s
The '90's are by far the best looking Air Max.
I genuinely want to see this channel tackle Adidas's 4D Fusio shoes. Maybe I got lucky with mine, but it's such a comfortable middle ground between the squishy-ness of ultraboost and the firmness of more traditional shoes. It's comfortable without feeling the ground is sinking beneath you with every step.
Nice Profil pic
I’ve unfortunately never been able to wear many adidas shoes. Their sizes just don’t fit my feet. They’re either too small or too big & both give me nasty blisters. It’s weird as hell bc only adidas & olukai are the only brands I’ve ever had that problem with.
My fav shoe all time is the ultra 4dfwd. It’s right between soft and support
But they're way too heavy
Do 4Ds last for everyday wear? I wear ultraboost at the moment and I'd like to swap to 4D but am worried about longevity
The air max plus might not be super familiar in the us but it's insanely popular in europe and australia so you would make many of your viewers very very happy and it would be interesting since it's a slightly different air technology to the rest of nike's shoes
I see like 25% of wear this and crocs in wear I live in the U.S its insanely popular.
Air max plus is a NYC Staple
This is spot on. Not a fan of the Nike Air Max plus myself (or tn's as they are called here in Australia) but they are possibly the most sold and worn shoe in Australia every year. There is actually a big debate here over quality of the Vietnamese made v Indonesian made pairs. Would be interesting to see a comparison of both
Europe and Australia get way better iterations n colorways of the Air Max plus Tn line for sure
Please do this!!!!!!!
I hope you can do the air max 90s next !
It has to be. That’s the classic of classics.
Yes please, your techno and electro audience needs to see the insides 😂
Air max 90 and 87 are basically the same
My black Air max 90s off-white are my favorite Air maxes
I’ve had 2, both fell apart before even a year
Having had 4 pairs of these, I personally find them to be the most comfortable pair of sneakers. I used to be a big fan of New Balance, till I had to get surgery, yes foot surgery, due to the negative impact they had. The Nike Air Max 270 have been, by far, the best pair of sneakers I've ever had. I agree everyone's feet are different and some might just be accustomed to cushioning and wanting 'squish' but I found them so spacious, lockdown was great, no uncomfortable rubbing and never an issue since they came out of the bubble popping. They're a really subjective leisure shoe.
I feel the same way, I have 3 pair and they are the most comfortable shoe in my collection, I legit was wondering what he was talking about and thought he was just a hater but like he said people's feet are different
I have 2 pair and they both fit differently my all black ones are my most worn and are 1 of the most comfortable pair of sneakers I own and I own quite a few pair of sneakers. The white pair I own are comfortable but after a while the arch support in those ones start to bother me.
@@BossMayne80 It is his brand! Shit on other products and then push his stuff!
I have had 6 pairs of 270 trainers and I have worn them all to death. for me probably the thing I like the most about them is the sock style, they are true to size and just really easy to slip on for everyday use. I wear a pair when we take the kids to Disney and never have sore feet after 20000 steps in a day. I find the upper much more supportive than my vapormax
I have plantar fasciitis in my feet worse in my left foot and haven’t felt it since wearing these shoes it’s as if I’m not on my feet at all. Took away all my heel pain.
You hit the nail on the head. I thought it was just me that felt like my foot was always feeling like it was jammed to the front of these. I bought them a couple years ago, and yeah, they look good, but I almost never wear them. These were the reason why I gave up on spending that much money for Nike (for myself)
I know they are just as he said i have a pair
Oh damn I wanted some I thought they were comfortable
@@jamman950 and they may be to you, different peep’s different feet. Like, they’re ok, but for me personally, i did feel like my toes were getting crammed in the front after prolonged use. I still have them, i just don’t wear them often, if at all
@@jamman950 they are more styleish than comfy my dude he described the fit perfectly but some peoples feet may feel better in them
@@jamman950for me, they are very comfortable. But everyone is different. Nothing works for everybody.
I bought soooooo many pairs of these. I have 2 in the black, 4 in the white, and 2 in the white/black/orange sail. I go to the gym 5 days a week and am also a runner and these are THE MOST comfortable running shoes I've ever worn, hands down. I tend to get shin splints and sciatic pain, but with the 270c Nikes, I have NONE of those problems. They are SUPER popular in the gym. I see SO many people wearing them, myself included. When I find a gym/running shoe that I REALLY like, I stock up! I'm hooked on these shoes!
Same here. I think most people get the wrong size for this shoe. Thats why it’s uncomfortable. Nike says to go up half a size on thier website. I tried it on in store and I had to go up half a size and they felt really comfortable.
I tried them on in store, and can’t understand how people are wearing them in the gym. That feeling of leaning forward seems like it would throw you off during leg workouts and be a thing you actively need to compensate for.
@@varcity23 that’s they key with Nike . I got the exact same size on some lebrons and those were hurting .bought the exact shoes in a different color way and a size up and there where so comfortable
It'll be very interesting to see the insides of air max 720 (I bet they're even worse than 270). But it actually would be great if you reviewed pretty much all of main air maxes , meaning the am 90 , am 97 , am 180 , am TN plus , am 360 and maybe am 2013 (well yeah , I'm asking too much😅).
I don't think so. I own 2 pairs of 720s and they're definitely not as bad as the 270s. I think the reason for this is that the air unit wraps around the entire midsole and in the middle is foam so it stabilizes the shoe. Also the way the upper is made on the 720 helps prevent your foot from sliding forward. I love the fit of the uppers on my 720s, they really hug your feet. I went true to size with my 720s whereas with my 270s I had to go a half size up because of how much my feet slid forward.
You forgot the air max alpha trainer 5
@@NonLegitNation2I have 720s also and they're much less sloped than the 270s. I tried on the 270s and hated them also for how much forward they put my toes.
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Wow, this is crazy - I could anticipate everything you were going to say, because I had the exact same experience with these shoes - just unwearable for me for the exact reasons in this video. Thank you!
I just recently had the 270 golf model ,I liked it because it has a rubberized coating over it,to repel dirt etc,liguids, they were all white ,with logo black ,so nice i regret letting them go,the golf tread was perfect for light duty walking on tile etc,walking, beautiful shoe,yes their lifestyle shoe for sure
I liked the 270, but it wasn’t ever a go-to necessarily. The follow-up model, the crazy 720, has a wild slope too but that’s one of my favorite and most comfortable sneakers I own. Different feet, lifestyles, walking styles will be different. There’s other feedback online from people who really dislike the drop as well, whereas others will swear by this shoe. I think one reason this one blew up more than some other models was that they went absolute ham on the colorways for this, there’s like 50 different ones and they all look pretty amazing. I enjoy the releases following in the 270’s footsteps like the 270 Futura and the recent Pulse, which you would probably like. The 270 itself is average for me, not great nor awful.
The 720 is a weird shoe to walk in
Quite awful. Shitty upper, gimmicy tech and feels like your feet are being pushed into the toe box. They also look really bad IMO. the 720 look good but still same issue with the toe box
This probably won't get the top voted, but I hated this shoe the most with all Air Maxes... I'm a sneakerhead and AM fan, so I have a ton of different AM silhouettes and I can confidentially say the 720 is the worst AM ever.
Would love to see the 2017 Air Max w full length air.. Have always thought that was the best utilization of the Air.. Lebron also used it in his 8 & 9’s…
Nailed it. I agree 100% with everything you said in this video! Looks great and has a big, squishy bubble, but the forward-slope just ruins the experience for me.
I can’t agree more. I bought these a few years ago and have only worn them a few times because your foot is on such an incline that your toes are driven to the front of the shoe and you’re in constant pain after only a little bit of wearing them.
I was gifted this pair for my birthday by my girlfriend. Well it has looks to die for, we all agree. They felt comfortable at first. Until I removed them in the evening and I was feeling a nonstop sharp pain in my lower back near the spine. I didn't associated the pain to the shoe until I wore it a few more times and discovered that exact pain everyday I wore the shoe. I bought asics GT 2000 an older design and I can't stop wearing them extremely comfortable.
I love the way 270s look but i remember actually putting them to the test with 10-12 hrs on my feet. They failed. Still gonna to wear them, but I know its a style choice.
they are the stripper heals of sneakers lol
I fully agree!! I bought it with huge discount, and immediately wanted to send them back. I like how they look, but i considered them unwearable
Have to agree on this one….I love sneakers but this one is solely for the looks…
Not as part of this series, but the Nike Tailwind '79 would be a cool one to see cut in half since that is the first shoe to feature Nike Air. Just to SEE how that tech started.
Plus those original, full-length Air units I can feel far better than a usual Air Max as it's barely felt. I weigh between 140 to 150 lbs, and those full length Air units I can feel, whereas the Air Max units were meant for to encourage more running to lose weight so someone around 180 lbs and beyond would feel it much more than your average 150 pound build. If anything, Zoom Air is much better for people weighing 150 and below for a bouncy and snappy response!
I'd propose doing a review of the Air MaxPlus that Nike released initially in 1998. They're rebranded as the Air Max TN now. To play up the "Tuned Air" name. Supposedly an improved Air Max technology.
I just got mine and I can say this is my favourite shoe ever. I really don't know what you are talking about.
Hey Weston! I don’t usually comment on videos but I’m really enjoying this Air Max series :) Also the editing seems to get better every single video, keep it up guys!!
I hope the next video is about the air max plus my absolute favorite
You Nailed it on the Nike Air Max 270!! Great review!
Agree. This shoe is very uncomfortable and my toes get jammed to the front of shoe. I had to leave gym due to toe pain.
I have two airmax 270 and have used it until it broke, and I can say that for my wide feet and heavy built, this shoe is really really comfortable for me. Even with hours walking with it, I never felt any pain on my toes or whatsoever.
I guess, it really depends on how your feet structure is, how heavy you are and how your walking posture is where it really matters.
Same! I wear a wide and these fit my foot great. I am wearing a pair atm.
@@sammallory preach.i guess for wide footers these are great.
I have wide feet and I hate how these shoes fit. Maybe there is a wide toebox option that I am missing - but these are just narrow and uncomfortable compared to any Adidas.
@@alladin1314have to go up half a size thats why. It’s what the website says
I have a room full of shoes and these are up there on comfortable shoes for me. I like them. The cut profile is funny, logically they should not be comfortable but they are on my foot. Keep on cutting, great videos.
I love my 270s! Once you get used to the heel they’re the most comfortable and adaptable to style shoes going. Enjoyed the vid 👍
Owned nike trainers for over 25 years, have all versions of air max and the 270s are by far the best of the range.
Easily
This has been a fantastic series. Just from looking at the shoe, it's one I would eventually have been willing to try.
I've heard a lot of people have that issue you mention but I haven't experienced my foot being forced forward, I guess it works for how I walk.
I know I'm surprised by this and all the comments to be honest. They are soo comfortable for me. I've been wearing them for years and have them in multiple colors lol. I can work on my feet for hours in them and feel great compared to other shoes.
I've got a pair of 720 - I think it was the successor to the 270. Very similar heel design, but the air unit wraps around into the forefoot.
And one of them popped. Put them on one day and immediately felt the difference, were completely unwearable. No stability at all, so might be worth cutting a pair of these up and testing. Has to be more air volume!
I just ordered one. My basis was I got a used one and it is honestly is the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn! If there are better shoe then I haven't worn them. It is also the most expensive shoe I have ever bought. But from what I have experienced with the used ones I for sure know I wouldn't be disappointed. The only negative thing is when the air unit pops. Then it is almost unusable.
It’s super comfortable. I have the coveted all white version. After a month of breaking the shoe in, it feels even better.
Had mine since they first dropped and absolutely love them! No idea what this guy us goin on about they really are very comfortable shoes.
For Jordan July, I nominate the J-Balvin Jordan 2. It has a light up feature in the tongue, but there is no way to change the batteries. Some people say they might charge from walking motion. Would be cool to see.
that’s all weird to me. I bought the shoe knowing nothing about the hype around it and while it took me a week or so to get used to the arch and profile I did not have any of the issues you mentioned and I can convincigly say these are the most comfortable everyday shoes I have ever owned (granted that there might not have been any serious competitors but still they are very comfortable for me). No issues with sliding forward or anything like that in my case
OMG! I thought it was just me. I've always hated how this shoe felt and I never understood why everyone said it's very comfortable. I've never liked any of the 270 series shoes for the same reasons. Thanks for confirming it! 🍻
Fantastic series, Weston! Much appreciated your work. I would love to see some Puma’s trinomic “teardown”, like TRC Blaze / Blaze of Glory Premium or the basketball shoe with the same tech.
for anyone interested, I bought it when it came out because I liked them immediately. I changed them last year because having bought them white they became gray over time, the stickers (therefore the numbers) started to come off. over time the plastic sole started to become hard and uncomfortable.
last washing often the shoe has shrunk.
for those with raised thumbs I made the hole in the shoe after about 4 years (the shoe lasted the longest of all)
These are the most uncomfortable shoes I ever bought! I absolutely agree with the reasons mentioned here :).
Hey I think it would be great to review the Air More Uptempo. The Uptemo was the quintessential 90's Nike Air shoe. It is so loud and in your face it even says "Air" in hugh letters on the side. When I was growing up, the cool kids got these in the OG black color. I wanted them more than anything, and finally at 40 years old, I got a pair. Do I feel a bit ridiculous at times? Yes, but I've never owned a shie that makes me literally smile! I also think it's perfect for your air review system, three air units disguised as one, unique plastic eyelets, and some actual come in leather.
Sneaker Chop did the 95 version. It's basically the same interior as those ones.
Do the Nike Air max 720 please
Please
I feel that these shoes really shine after you've worn them in for a couple days. Maybe that's too much for most casual shoe ppl, but I LOVE these shoes.
Air Max 97's or one of the Goretex styles for the last test
He already did the 97s!
@@GEES44DC my bad, I thought it was 95's
@@Rockatanskiii he did those too
I work in the footwear industry, and consider myself a part time sneakerhead. For me, these shoes are terrible, they’re not comfortable, and aren’t built very well. And most sneaker heads hate the 270. Most consider it a “NPC” shoe. A model that the mass market blindly chooses because they’re “sporty” and everyone else has a pair. You should totally do the air max 90 as your last pair because it’s tied with my favorite air max model along with the big bubble air max 1
Bought these when they first came out garbage shoes like a 30mm heal to toe drop just a air max zero with a air bag glued on. 1.0 Vapormax was 100x better. Ultraboost are still the best shoes ever imo. Do the Flyknit max.
You also have to realize for track, the shoe is supposed to be snug around your foot therefore causing your foot to feel lighter. It is also better for your foot to be raised at the back (for track). Considering that fact that you said, these shoes are for walking only? / everyday shoes? In that case I agree with most of wat you said. In my view, I feel as though these shoes give an appealing look to run. My opinion, your opinion. :) Have a great day.
you are absolutely correct regarding why these shoes are bad. I bought a pair when they first came out years ago and I had the exact problem you describe. My foot was constantly sliding forward in the shoes. I ended up selling my pair after a few months of them just sitting around and me not wearing them.
I bought a pair in 2019. I've worn that same pair of 270s to Vegas more than 10 times, walking 30+ miles every time im there. Not to mention, I play basketball in them at home and go on walks. Never ever worried about popping them and I still wear them to this day.
Stop yapping you gotta get use to it man
I read most comments and a couple suggestions for next vid.
AM Plus or AM Plus 3 tuned air. I personally would like to see this.
AM 90 obviously but I don’t think we will learn much from the 90.
AM 2090, not many voted for this but I’m interested to see them reviewed.
Couple more suggestions that I saw that is interesting, the Foamposite, Pegasus (turbo or trail gore tex), Huarache. Thx for those vids ❤this channel.
Could you please do the Nike air max plus next
The most worst part is that they still cost over 150 box and when i was wearing them half a year i noticed my foot bone coming out in front of the shoe's thin overlay. Love the design of the shoe but nike should give it an update.
I'm quiet curious on how the Air Max 2090s look!
the upper / lace area is like a vice grip on my foot. I love this shoe, but I just can't wear it.
Please do the air max 90 next!
Do the Air Max 90 next!
270 AM are a joke shoe for sure. You are correct AV!
I'm an Adidas guy and until recently hadn't owned a pair of Nike's since the 90's. I've suffered with plantar fasciitis (heel pain) for the past 6 months and went looking for new sneakers. The Air max 270's were just calling out to me and I made the purchase. As soon as I start walking in these my plantar pain just goes away. For me, Adidas Gazelle's have always been the most comfortable sneaker, but the Air max 270's have taken the top spot.
That’s crazy bc the air max 270s aren’t overly comfortable. It’s just an okay shoe
He got the fake ones
They don’t make fake 270’s⁉️❓⁉️⁉️
@@TZBeats73 There's Many Fake On The Market and also few of Videos of fake 270 on TH-cam
Yeah the heel drop looks nuts. That and tiny toeboxes was why I switched from Nike to New Balance and eventually Altra.
I’m a total Nike Air Max fanboy, and I bought my first pair of 270’s 5 years ago when they released. At the time I got these, I had a knee injury that I was working through,but because the bubble stuck so far out, my natural stride was being blocked by this extra inch of heel air bubble and it ended up hurting my knee more. I stopped wearing them. Now, I didn’t want to make my ultimate judgement of the shoes a negative one because I was injured at the time, and I’ve bought another pair, but you’re right in expressing concern in this design. It’s high, foot slides, but that huge air bubble also does affect a natural stride, too, which could lead to legitimate problems in the future.
So the Air Max One Big Bubble, a shoe originally released in 1986, is made better and has better arch and foot support than the Air Max released only back in 2018.
Looks like I’ll be sticking with my Air Max One Big Bubble then. Comfortable and actually has decent foot and arch support. Great vid as always!
“It’s like standing in a bowl” is the perfect example of what it feels like. Now, as a dancer, I will say 2 things, number one is that AFTER a long day of dance, it definitely feels good on the heel to have some type of squish from the air unit. But! Number two, is that I would NOT wear this shoe to dance!! Your toes definitely get squished after a while and that air unit is so damn unstable and the overall support, given the unstableness, just is horrible for the type of footwork that I do. Again, great shoe to just chill in AFTER being on your feet, and a great looking shoe, I just don’t think it is life changing either.
I have a couple pairs of these. I haven’t done any workouts in them so I can’t speak to their performance they’re a cool looking shoe and they’re comfortable but by no means the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever owned, boost still holds the crown. A lifestyle shoe perfectly describes this shoe.
That was the most honest review against 270 ❤️🔥
Nikes have always been horribly uncomfortable for me. They're so narrow and I could never find a size that didn't leave my feet hurting. Honestly, I think a lot of people just don't know what comfortable shoes feel like. You grow up with the Payless version, dreaming about the real thing. Then you become an adult, buy the real thing, and try to convince yourself it lives up to what you thought it was.
I have a lot of Nike, and I love your videos, but I disagree on this one. The 270 is about the most comfortable Nike I own. And they last a long time, at least for me.
I had a pair of 270's because of the gaslighting as well They were not even remotely close to as comfortable as the dozens of different Adidas Boosts I've had or Hoka. And, just like every other pair of Nike's with air units, they popped for me and made all sorts of noises after that, and constant would get water inside the air unit because I live in South Florida and it's constantly raining
You have to close out this air max series with the Air Max 90's. Originally called the Air Max 3's. Iconic shoe with a great history/story
Wow finally someone telling it like it is. This happens a lot with Nike shoes. Another example is the Nike invincible run 1, 2 and 3. Every reviewer swears how comfortable they are, when in reality, they are one of the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn. Great only while running, but very unstable and completely unwearable casually. So, yeah, the gaslighting is real in Nike world.
Amazing stuff! Saved my money & wife's feet! She like other people got caught into the looks & was forcing me to place an order before size & stock runs out. Thank fully this video saved me & her. Keep doing this great work.
You should do the air max 720, the 270's bigger brother
I really liked the 720's.
Kidna surprised they stopped making those but these are still coming out.
Literally everybody has a different perspective, in my personal experience they are very comfortable, wore them to multiple theme parks and they held out well, I even wore them when it was pouring and I had to work outside and they still held out well and were comfortable. Only thing I noticed is they run a little slim and after about a year of wearing them they had a small hole. Great shoe in my opinion but if it’s not for you I respect you
I used to be a sneaker guy in high school but now I just wear NB 990's until they're dead. Still, the most comfortable shoe are the ultraboost 1.0's. The foam lasts so incredibly long too. It's a real shame they don't increase the thickness of the tread because I could wear them for years if they just didn't wear through.
Don’t forget about the 720 or the Zephyr. The biggest single air bubble.
Can you do the air 2090s please theyre most favourite shoe of all time love the vid btw😄
Finally!!!!! THE TRUTH!! I have very arched feet and these sneakers & 720 are ridiculously UNCOMFORTABLE…as you said about the foot sliding to the front & no support on the back heel is exactly what I feel..
I literally walked 5 miles in these sneakers today & I can’t wait to rip these off my feet & return to Nike ASAP.
You are the only reviewer that talks about the real comfort of these sneakers. Maybe there better on flat feet but definitely NOT ON MINE 😂
I think it’s really simple when it comes to these shoes. It’s style over substance. People don’t buy the 270’s for performance. They buy them because they look good. Yes, people wear them to the gym, but they also wear them all about town. Shoes fit people differently because of your foot shape, arch, width, etc.
These are just outfit accessories. The majority of people don’t know what the tech specs are nor do they really care. Footwear today is all about what is aesthetically pleasing and has some decent level of comfort.
The 270 fits this perfectly and doesn’t really break the bank because they are always on sale in multiple colors. Would it be cool if they were outstanding performance shoes? Of course, but that’s not why people buy the 270.
I think It would be fun to chop open the Air Max Pulse since it's the latest air max
Air Max 90 would be cool to see, especially how they compare to the Air Max 1
Yes, 100%. I knew you’d say they’re too raked to be comfortable. I imagine this is similar to walking in heels. I haven’t worn these, but I have the Air Max pre-day and this is the same feeling I have with those. First pair of uncomfortable air max I’ve ever owned.
No one gets these for comfort. Nike could make a cardboard crock, slap a swoosh on it, $200 million in marketing and it would sell for $200, and people would say it is amazing...
You gotta do a video on the air max 90 🙏
Thank you for doing a review on these. I used to wear these and my feet were always in so much pain after using a treadmill. I couldn’t understand why. I switched over the the Nike Zoom Pegasus 37 and it was a game changer!
Maybe because they're not running trainers and you switched to actual running trainers lol.
100% Correct review.
My feets hurts when wearing this Nike 270.
In my opinion the Nike React Vision is 10x more comfortable. Facts.
The new air max pulse would be neat
Thanks for making a video about the 270!
I think the Air Max Plus aka TN would be the best to ending the Air Max series!
Yes!
Could you take a look at the Nike TN (Air Max Plus)? I know that shoe has marketed the shank plate and stability channels for a while, but the upper has helped my mom with neuropathy post-chemo. Keep up the incredible content!
Pretty sure comfort is subjective. To me owning a pair of these will be perfect for traveling for 2 weeks doing around 20k steps a day.
Being a Nike fanboy for 30+ yrs, the AM270 were the only pair out of hundreds I’ve owned that i deeply regretted buying, not comfortable at all for me. They quickly became a last resort backup pair.
I have no recommendations! I haven't owned a pair of Nike's since the very early 90s. But the videos are cool and I do enjoy them.
I've never been on a cruise ship and not sure I have any interest, but I watch cruise videos. YT is weird.
The thing is they are not made for people with wide feet but I personally love them
We had a guy that went through Army Infantry training with the 270. Surprised it survived.
I’ve tried to convince my self that I’ll eventually break in the shoe to get it comfortable but now I know this shoe was just not designed to do that -plain and simple
Cut the Jordan 4 SBs in half to see if they really modified the sole from a standard Jordan 4
Nike Air max Zoom 950 id like to see how the zoom air unit looks taken apart! underrated air max. A modern version of the nike air max 95.