Nike Air Max 98: The History of a Once Forgotten Shoe

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  • Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
  • At one point the Air Max 98 was a forgotten silhouette in Nike's massive catalog. Only in the past few years has the Nike Air Max 98 received the love it truly deserves. In this video, we take a look at the history of the Nike Air Max 98 and why it failed upon its initial release.
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Комментарии • 373

  • @spike1773-y1f
    @spike1773-y1f 4 года назад +224

    Criminally underrated sneaker. Might be favorite airmax honestly

    • @ishanbasu6533
      @ishanbasu6533 4 года назад +12

      Not even close to my favorite air max but it is definitely criminally underrated

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +8

      Super underrated

    • @christosloizides1346
      @christosloizides1346 4 года назад

      Fax!

    • @szekelymate2158
      @szekelymate2158 4 года назад

      I have one in the university red cw and I LOVE IT

    • @Nunchakuman5581
      @Nunchakuman5581 4 года назад +1

      Love the looks of my 98’s, but the 97/98 full air unit makes them feel so clunky compared to, say, 95’s

  • @henryorellana8205
    @henryorellana8205 4 года назад +54

    I’ve never seen these in person, from photos they look so nice. To me they’ve always felt like a less known 97’. So underrated

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +4

      They’re super nice in person. Feel super lite in hand too

    • @JmasTheKilla215
      @JmasTheKilla215 11 месяцев назад +1

      I think they are better than the 97 and wayyyyy better than the 95s

    • @ALARGADORDECU
      @ALARGADORDECU 2 месяца назад

      ​@@JmasTheKilla215man... 95's are so fucking ugly bro... i dont get the hype. And im old enough to know.

    • @kobe1395
      @kobe1395 2 месяца назад

      @@JmasTheKilla215alright there not that good

  • @Wickerman2023
    @Wickerman2023 4 года назад +38

    Overlooked because 97 is so popular and iconic.

    • @ALARGADORDECU
      @ALARGADORDECU 2 месяца назад +1

      I love the 97's, but the 98's look better.

  • @boomboom8529
    @boomboom8529 Год назад +4

    Just got a pair of the 98 raptors and was blown away by the quality. Absolute steal of a buy ❤

  • @bryangaytan9777
    @bryangaytan9777 4 года назад +21

    my top 3 98s (no specific order)
    1. Teal’s
    2. La Mezcla’s
    3. Mbappe’s

    • @sam_f2549
      @sam_f2549 4 года назад

      Ye the mbappes are so nice

  • @RikiP
    @RikiP 4 года назад +18

    My FAVOURITE air max model! Loooooooove the 98s so much! Dope vid fellas!!!! 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +3

      Def one the best and most unique Air Maxes! Thanks for watching mang

    • @qodfrev
      @qodfrev 4 года назад +3

      I love my michigan 98s to death! Sad to see that its so underrated

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +2

      @@qodfrev So underrated

    • @lazarorodriguez5161
      @lazarorodriguez5161 4 года назад

      Exactly, this shoe slept on I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ why??? When these were brought back in 2014 I bought 4 Pairs of the OG Color(White/Grey/Volt) they were on sale at Jimmy Jazz and I scooped them up! And as far the Nike Air Max 96, I got them as well, lmao 😆 the Black/Purple and the Scream Green for dirt cheap when everyone was on the Air Max 97 I picked them up on eBay for dirt cheap. I don’t know 🤷‍♂️ what’s wrong with modern day Sneakerhead’s of this era. I’ve been doing this since 2003 and the 90’s had REAL GEMS 💎!!!!!!

  • @corndogdog8896
    @corndogdog8896 4 года назад +19

    This channel is so underrated

  • @moleicester9714
    @moleicester9714 4 года назад +79

    Air max 98 is the most underrated in the nike's history of shoes. NO DOUBTS
    edit: you when you say last air max pair do you mean like there will be no more air max

  • @glassjar7814
    @glassjar7814 4 года назад +8

    The AM98 is great. For me I like how wide it is without feeling loose. The 97 air bubble is my favorite so that combined with a more comfy upper works great

  • @paulpeterson1330
    @paulpeterson1330 4 года назад +2

    I am so glad you guys talked about this shoe one of the greatest

  • @hendrikkamerman6357
    @hendrikkamerman6357 4 года назад +2

    You guys deserve a lot more subs. Much love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱!

  • @tomica2306
    @tomica2306 4 года назад +1

    Yooo dope, i was waiting for you to make a video about the 98s, absolutely love them!!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +1

      I’m glad we could come through man. Thanks for watching!

  • @Senne_Maebe
    @Senne_Maebe 4 года назад +2

    I had a pair of Air Max 98's And I absolutly loved them!

  • @TrueStrategicEyes
    @TrueStrategicEyes 2 года назад +5

    Aside from the plus/TN this is one of the most creative shoes they have ever made

  • @manasaeidi6370
    @manasaeidi6370 4 года назад +3

    Im gonna watch all of your videos tonight!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад

      Let’s gooo! I hope you enjoy them man! Got plenty more on the way

  • @MatheusCoelhohc
    @MatheusCoelhohc 4 года назад +1

    I was looking for this video in the channel like 4 days ago. Really love the content, great job guys! Salve do Brasil

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +1

      Haha Glad we could deliver bro! Thank you mang 🇧🇷

  • @arp_909
    @arp_909 4 года назад +10

    I quite fancy a pair of 98s, just haven’t found a colourway yet that I really want

  • @tanmaysachdeva1906
    @tanmaysachdeva1906 4 года назад +4

    So you will always make videos and Nacho will post on Instagram?
    You are great in what you do. But Nacho is my personal favourite.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад

      He's my favorite too! We're just separated in different cities cause covid and we are being careful not to travel. But he helps with these videos in a big way as well

  • @_The_Worst_
    @_The_Worst_ Год назад +1

    That OG colorway is noice...🤘🏼💯✔️

  • @warchief9703
    @warchief9703 4 года назад +1

    DOPE video. Always appreciate the history and nostalgia.

  • @dennisromario7879
    @dennisromario7879 4 года назад

    you know its a good weekend when nacho and brian uploads a video, love it homie🔥✌️

  • @tsukikotsutsukakushi9339
    @tsukikotsutsukakushi9339 4 года назад +3

    one of the biggest regrets i'll ever make was not picking up a pair of gundam 98s when i was still working at a sneaker shop

  • @louislane9736
    @louislane9736 4 года назад +1

    Love y'all content man got me thru some bad times

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад

      Hey Louis! Keep your head up G. Glad we can provide some quality entertainment for you. We got more on the way! Have a good day man

  • @gratefulyaug3403
    @gratefulyaug3403 4 года назад +1

    We need that airmax 90 video. New to watching your channel and couldnt find one

    • @EdsHead
      @EdsHead 4 года назад

      Agreed. Especially with this year being the 30th Anniversary and the Infrareds dropping soon.

  • @nathanmolnar8064
    @nathanmolnar8064 4 года назад +1

    All my favourite sneakers in one video 🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @hakeemcampbell2448
    @hakeemcampbell2448 4 года назад +3

    I use to have these as my first air maxes as a kid and would call these my gameboy shoes since I always use to play pokemon green, red, and blue games on it

  • @raulpalmaa
    @raulpalmaa 4 года назад +1

    Great vid as always

  • @CharleyOlivesss
    @CharleyOlivesss 4 года назад +24

    This my favorite model by far the most comfortable & best fitting got the Tour Yellow OG but the OG Gundam's man I still need them hoes but retail I ain't paying premium for them great video by the way

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +1

      The Tour Yellow is just beautiful man. I need me a pair

    • @0SchwarzePerle0
      @0SchwarzePerle0 4 года назад

      so happy I picked up the gunndams when they rereleased. I probably should wear them a little less so I won't beat them up too bad

  • @areksoo
    @areksoo 4 года назад +13

    I'm an old school sneaker head. I was a fan of the 95s and 97s since release, but always hated the 98s. 95s and 97s have a nice symmetry to them while 98s look like they placed patches and parts of various shoes together.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +4

      I have some friends who feel the same way about the 98s’. Personally I like them but I’m definitely more into the 95s and 97s 😎

    • @EdsHead
      @EdsHead 4 года назад +1

      I felt the same way about the 98 aesthetic until I started copping them under retail earlier this year. What made me change my mind is they feel a little better on feet (roomier/taller) for me than say the 97s. Great to see the 98 get a little love.

    • @SPNKr16
      @SPNKr16 4 года назад

      @@EdsHead Bro I always wanted the 95, 97, and 98 also the Plus Tn. I have a pair of LV8 95 and bloody love them. Can't find any of the other AM's I / we mentioned for a fair price. To put it short, I paid under retail for the barely used still new pair of 95.

  • @lazarorodriguez5161
    @lazarorodriguez5161 4 года назад

    Thank You 🙏 for this Video As Always, Appreciate this Video!!!

  • @armandocorraljr297
    @armandocorraljr297 3 года назад +1

    I bought my first pair of 98s at a goodwill in perfect condition (real) and since then i fell in love with the design. Definitely most underrated model

  • @c46453
    @c46453 4 года назад +1

    Ahh a fresh new relaxing Air Max Vid. Thanks

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching man. Glad you found it to be relaxing 😎

  • @mrbomis
    @mrbomis 4 года назад

    Great video once again! Big up 🙌

  • @thirdiemanuel8599
    @thirdiemanuel8599 4 года назад

    Just saw this,it's as great as the ones before keep up the great work guys and as always thanks for the info

  • @davidli7286
    @davidli7286 4 года назад

    the 90s were a golden age for nike...great video bro!

  • @StraightIsForEdgers
    @StraightIsForEdgers 4 года назад +3

    98s are super sick! Because of the mesh they are way more comfortable than the 97s. Also the Gundam Colorway is one of my faves of all time. What a great shoe!

  • @thepickle7757
    @thepickle7757 4 года назад

    Great breakdown...I own the OG Orlando and the Cork 98 colorways.. I bought my daughters mom 3 pair of 98s back in 98 Total Orange, Orlando, and TL Green Blue in this video...

  • @yigite
    @yigite 4 года назад +3

    i literally have 4 cw of 98s. I love them so much

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад

      Let’s go! That’s dope dude. Time to get 4 more lol

    • @oluwasolaadenekan533
      @oluwasolaadenekan533 4 года назад

      Same Here I Have The La Mezcla’s, NYC, Charlotte Hornets & The Martin Lawrence CW

    • @mastaroshi23
      @mastaroshi23 4 года назад +1

      @@oluwasolaadenekan533 the martin ones go so hard 🔥 got a pair ready to sell once 98's get the love they deserve

  • @wavmanipulator
    @wavmanipulator 4 года назад +1

    Once again this was a great video

  • @luisenriquereyes8932
    @luisenriquereyes8932 4 года назад +1

    Esta gran cultura es para toda la vida te agradezco. El gran esfuerzo por toda la historia que nos demuestras muchas gracias un saludo de Cabo San Lucas mexico

  • @out_of_foucs_toys
    @out_of_foucs_toys 4 года назад

    Great Vid!!! Now I’m shopping for the Corduroy!!! Thanx. lol.

  • @TopisMe
    @TopisMe 4 года назад +1

    Love the La Mezcla and the story behind it. I bought two pairs my gf and I when they were on deep discount

  • @imMATTure
    @imMATTure 4 года назад

    Ive been collecting for a longgg time but the first pair i ever bought for resale was the gundam 98s back in 2018. It just looks too good in that cw! Love the video again brothers! Keep pumpin out these videos!

  • @ladyelect9274
    @ladyelect9274 4 года назад +1

    this makes the day better

  • @vananhtienphan6085
    @vananhtienphan6085 4 года назад +1

    Great Video! Facts that since the lack of Swoosh branding on the air max 95, Siergo Lozano has put all the branding like “AIR” and small Swooshes all over the shoes randomly and it turned out perfect on the shoes.

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +1

      Oh yeah I totally forgot to add that part about the swoosh and air branding!

    • @vananhtienphan6085
      @vananhtienphan6085 4 года назад

      I had an article about this model in July 2019. Your video is incredible. Would love to help if you need any information

  • @ShaulDawg
    @ShaulDawg 4 года назад +1

    Hope they bring back the TL's! Nice video 👍🏾

  • @StayTrueHD
    @StayTrueHD Год назад

    I have 2 pairs, all white with the red swoosh. And a red and grey pair! These and the 97 are my favs

  • @rolling60s45
    @rolling60s45 4 года назад

    Keep the fire vids coming bro🔥🔥 u should do a video of the New Balance 992 or Saucony Grid bro classics silhouettes

  • @ctlst_
    @ctlst_ 4 года назад +1

    Nice content! Subscribed 😁👍🏽

  • @darkenergy9829
    @darkenergy9829 4 года назад

    No one are you kidding. During lockdown I saw a ton of nike vids with countless guys reviewing them. I would like a pair.

  • @harrysanders1089
    @harrysanders1089 4 года назад

    Damn you REALLY did your homework bruv! I've been rockin the 720-818's this year...720+98=818. Another slept on update on another classic

  • @chrondalfo9229
    @chrondalfo9229 4 года назад +1

    So glad this released before I had to go into work!

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +1

      Lets go! Glad you could squeeze it in lol I have work soon too. Have a great day man

  • @damienjeremyweir4543
    @damienjeremyweir4543 4 года назад

    Please do another most excellent video - about the Nike Air Vortex!!! I love that shoe PS, Air Max 1, 90, 95, 97, 98 & TN I still F with. I did get a pair of 720s but the thats where it ends.

  • @caesarg3676
    @caesarg3676 Год назад

    Oh, memory lane...I ran the '98 and '99 L.A. Marathon with the Air Max 96 OG. Very light and comfortable shoe. I wonder what's available now that's comparable.

  • @CHE-nx7us
    @CHE-nx7us 4 года назад

    I love this channel man pls keep up🔥

  • @PadreDePato
    @PadreDePato 4 года назад

    Glad u mentioned the la mezclas 👍🏼

  • @eventdamager
    @eventdamager 4 года назад +4

    I would love to see a history vid about the not just forgotten but downright denied air max 91/bw classic.

  • @cphase11
    @cphase11 4 года назад +1

    You guys are the best👍

  • @Chibason
    @Chibason 4 года назад

    The 98s(white/yellow/blue shown on feet in this video) are my most recent purchase in my mission to own all of my old favorites. I have the air max 1's, 90's, 95s, 96s & 98s, as well as the LTD 3s and plus TNs...I'm still looking for the perfect 97 colorway

  • @stephen-john1677
    @stephen-john1677 4 года назад +3

    When you opening the video during a conversation, 😂the devotion is real. 🤤Airmax 🙋🏾‍♂️

  • @minismoke6728
    @minismoke6728 4 года назад +1

    My favorite colorway and I even have this for the air max axis. 😁😁

  • @angelicoc.3237
    @angelicoc.3237 4 года назад

    Very well done and thoroughly researched video on the Air Max 98!
    You guys should consider making a video on the Nike Roshe run. What happened to those sneakers? It was poppin for a couple years. Then, next thing you know... pff, gone!

  • @romariohernandez9666
    @romariohernandez9666 4 года назад +1

    Nacho Average finds made another bangin video

  • @Tholi
    @Tholi 4 года назад +6

    I need a pair before the hype jacks up the prices.

  • @Blessed2XS
    @Blessed2XS Год назад +1

    PLEASE DO AN IN DEPTH VIDEO ON THE NIKE AIR MAX 90 - TO ME, THE MOST CLASSIC SNEAKER! 💯

  • @krakatoasundra
    @krakatoasundra 2 года назад +1

    those 90’s Air Max are interesting. Air Max 95, Air Max 97, Air Max Plus TN and Air Max Tailwind 4. These are all dope shoes for sure. But I’m gonna have to say i like the Tailwind 4 the best followed by the Air Max Plus TN.

  • @loscrows1836
    @loscrows1836 4 года назад +1

    I'm sooooooooooooo glad I copped the 98 gundams 2 years ago! 😬😬😬

  • @asdfcvbn1066
    @asdfcvbn1066 3 года назад

    Успел купить 2 пары airmax 98 в 2021 году. Люблю эти кроссовки. А все потому что в 1998 году, когда мне было 10 лет, родители купили мне первые мои airmax 98. Дома есть фотография, где я маленький в этих кроссовках. И я их помню. Airmax 98 - one love

  • @stephenblake8070
    @stephenblake8070 2 года назад +1

    Would love to see a review on air max bw, my favourite air max from childhood

  • @Natan_npl
    @Natan_npl 3 года назад +1

    Can you do the history of the nike zoom 2k? It would be nice 😀😀

  • @splakacheus
    @splakacheus 4 года назад +1

    Best sneaker channel on the internet!

  • @staffordcook260
    @staffordcook260 Год назад

    97 and 98 will always be in my rotation

  • @YeahNaw
    @YeahNaw 4 года назад +1

    I own a lot of sneakers. Whiles the AM95 is aesthetically my favorite in the series, the AM98 is in the top 5 most comfortable sneaker I had ever worn.

  • @calebwalton5003
    @calebwalton5003 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video

  • @jewels7803
    @jewels7803 4 года назад +1

    Another classic video!!

  • @VasilisVasilopoulos48
    @VasilisVasilopoulos48 4 года назад

    I live in Greece and i regularly see 98s, all the shoe needs is some interesting colorways.

  • @TheAxis1275
    @TheAxis1275 Год назад

    Just picked up a pair of 96 Scream Green. I need Court Purple 94s to complete the 90s set

  • @Bigfootsteps1
    @Bigfootsteps1 4 года назад +1

    The 98 is my 2nd favourite air max behind the 95 being from London we love these trainers

  • @producedbyruiz
    @producedbyruiz 3 года назад +1

    Is the air max 98 considered a chunky dad sneaker? I want to get my 90s inspired style down to a perfection and I'm trying to figure out which air max embodies the 90s the most. (or looks the chunkiest)

  • @Guyforkz
    @Guyforkz 3 года назад +2

    They weren't popular, because the design was too busy compared to the previous Air Max's.
    Please could you do the history of the Air Max 96 I/II, as they were truly underrated.

  • @minatoarisato7567
    @minatoarisato7567 4 года назад

    Love the thumbnail. Honestly, Nike and anime play together more often than you might think. The Jordan 6 is in Slam Dunk! and the Airmax 95 is in Yugioh(renamed the Air Muscle of course.)

  • @JRBeckford
    @JRBeckford 4 года назад

    This is one of my favorite Air Max and I have a few but man Nike made these much smaller than others!

  • @markolaivar9358
    @markolaivar9358 3 года назад

    Gosh. Love your videos

  • @pascal8534
    @pascal8534 4 года назад

    Air max BW/97 has got to be up there for underrated air max's

  • @medocan2008
    @medocan2008 4 года назад +1

    Watching from Denmark

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад

      Shout out to all my homies in Denmark! Thanks for watching man!

  • @bobbyshewan4229
    @bobbyshewan4229 4 года назад +2

    Yo I gotta say, the 98 look pretty fucking 🔥🔥🔥. Like, damn. Shame it didn’t do so hot. Same with the 2090

    • @NachoAverageFinds
      @NachoAverageFinds  4 года назад +1

      Air Max 98 is still underrated! Even in 2020

    • @bobbyshewan4229
      @bobbyshewan4229 4 года назад

      @@NachoAverageFinds bouta get me a job soon, hopefully I can find a pair in that Gundam colorway so I can satisfy my inner weeaboo💀

  • @ethan-se6yq
    @ethan-se6yq 4 года назад

    I stg when copped the gundams they sat on Nike SNKRS for at least 5 to 10 mins. That’s insane for how beautiful that show is

  • @richarddenmark2174
    @richarddenmark2174 4 года назад

    This Is my favorite Channel

  • @lorenstickler4482
    @lorenstickler4482 4 года назад

    Got the Candy Apple Kush rolled and burnin and clicked this video. It happens to work out this way everytime this dope fuckin channel drops a video. As always, killer vid fam!👟 👟💪💪🙌💯💯💯🌲🌲🌲⛽⛽💨💨

  • @LEX98034
    @LEX98034 4 года назад

    I had the OG Gundam back in 98. Bought it for 50 USD as it was on sale. Still treated it as a beater. I felt bad that I didn’t cop the 97 Silver Bullet. In that context, I have to give kudos to Nike for creating the hype to sell out this colorway in 2018.

  • @Jack_The_Ladd
    @Jack_The_Ladd 3 года назад

    Just bought my first pair today, the 97 is my all time favourite shoe, I have high hopes for this one.

  • @bernandinocamilo1946
    @bernandinocamilo1946 4 года назад +1

    These are nice kicks very underrated

  • @Axeman369
    @Axeman369 3 года назад

    New subby here really a great channel!!!

  • @apass2803
    @apass2803 2 года назад +1

    I never knew of these they are sick

  • @tomasabev1433
    @tomasabev1433 4 года назад

    Good video !!! But can you please make a video to the air max 90

  • @joshuacanlas9578
    @joshuacanlas9578 4 года назад

    Nike should pay you guys. You always make me wanna get every history you put on

  • @BitoyV3
    @BitoyV3 2 года назад +1

    Are you guys ever gonna do an Air Max 90 video?

  • @ThrillahKillahCam
    @ThrillahKillahCam Год назад

    So underrated my favorite the most comfortable low key fly if you get the right colorways

  • @ILLAILLS
    @ILLAILLS 3 года назад

    Hey, I think I was kicked from the FB group. Would like to know why if possible.

  • @lilbrah4794
    @lilbrah4794 Год назад +1

    My favorite air max ever ... I kinda like the fact that no one else likes them

    • @J1M80sz
      @J1M80sz Год назад

      Where about sells them? I can never find them on Nike website