As retro running models go, the Nike Air Max Deluxe<\/strong> is considered by many to be a peak in design. The shoe’s appeal is easy to see even if you’re the newest addition to the global sneaker community.<\/p>\n Having dropped back in the late 90s, the Air Max Deluxe is the combination of a few popular elements. The cult classic takes on a few design staples that have managed to maintain a relatively wide fanbase.<\/p>\n First, let’s talk about that upper. Most Nike heads know that the Air Max line<\/strong><\/a> is absolutely teeming with unique visuals. From the very beginnings of the Air Max 1<\/strong><\/a> to the likes of the VaporMax<\/strong><\/a>, a huge part of the design process has been a batch of striking uppers.<\/p>\n The Air Max Deluxe is no exclusion from this rule. What we see here is a neoprene upper as the base. This is always a good choice of material when it comes to fighting off water or mud – neoprene is the same base layer on Wellington boots.<\/p>\n Along with that, this Air Max Deluxe comes with a TPU cage system that acts as torsional support. Caging is more associated these days with the stripping away we see of runners and other models, but this release is a good reminder of just how stylish this detail can be.<\/p>\n