New Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Recalls Ken Griffey's Years in Cincinnati 'Reds' colorway to debut today
Though much of what we remember about Ken Griffey Jr.’s career is tied to his time in Seattle, there was a 9-year stretch in Cincinnati that had its ups and downs but is still a significant part of the Hall of Famer’s story. Nike is remembering Griffey Jr.’s tenure with his hometown team by delivering a Reds-themed take on his first signature sneaker, the Air Griffey Max 1 . Aligned with the team’s grey and red threads, the “Reds” Air Griffey Max 1 is styled in grey-toned nubuck, boldly offset with red hits in key areas such as the cross-strap, pull-tabs, and various branding hits. White also finds a home on the ‘24’ lettering, Swooshes, and midsole. Expect the “Reds” Air Griffey Max 1 to release sometime in early 2023. We’ll update this post with specifics when they’re announced. UPDATE (03/02): According to updated launch calendars, the “Cincinnati Reds” Nike Air Griffey Max 1 will finally release on March 30. Nike Air Griffey Max 1 “C...