Review of the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

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About Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

Released March 26th 2021, which is declared “Nike Air Max Day”, the Pre-Day’s are one of the most unique shoes in the elite Air Max family. Part of Nike’s goal of releasing zero waste or carbon by 2025, the Pre-Day is the most eco friendly designed Air Max ever. Currently made from at least 20% recycled materials, the Pre-Day’s still maintain a classic silhouette from the 1970’s but are built with lightweight cutting edge materials that make an ultra modern look.

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Size: 10.5

Color: Black/White/Bright Crimson/Midnight Navy

Other Popular Colors: Black/White/Anthracite, Summit White/Mint Foam/Black/University Red, White/Light Bone/Obsidian/Sail


How do the NIKE AIR MAX PRE-DAY fit

Pros

  • True to size if your feet aren’t wide
  • The angled heel rubber outsole gives good bounce and support
  • The midsole is raised on the heel to showcase the air bubble. Adds an extra inch and gives you extra height
  • Secure and athletic fitting
  • Comfortable and snug along the sides of the shoe
  • Very lightweight
  • The waffle outsole is very grippy
  • The nylon upper feels breathable and long lasting

Cons

  • Will add to your height so if you’re not expecting this it can throw you off
  • The heel can feel clunky. The heel is hollowed out but the outsole extends wider than the width of the shoe
  • Not built for wide feet
  • Recommend getting half a size up if your feet are on the wide side
  • Secure yet tight feel along the base of the tongue and heel
  • The eye-slit suede like material feel flimsy

How do the Nike Air Max Pre-Day Look

The Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes materials with descriptions

The interior profile of the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

The waffle rubber outsole of the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

Air Max Pre-Day Materials

  • Waffle rubber outsole
  • Maintains the classic Air Max silhouette
  • The rubber heel midsole is hollowed out exposing the full Air Max air bubble
  • The tongue is almost see through built with ripstop material
  • Built with sueded type recycled fabric
  • Nylon like material along the upper
  • Made from at least 20% recycled materials

Open Air Technology

The exposed air bubble in the back of the midsole of the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

The exposed air bubble starts at the front of the heel of the midsole.

The Tongue

The hollowed out midsole includes the air bubble of the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

The air bubble extends through the midsole to the curved outsole. The midsole is hollowed out to make the exposed air bubble stand out.

The ripstop ventilated tongue on the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

The ripstop material tongue is incredibly light and well ventilated. The suede like overlay comes with a suede like tab with Nike print.

The inside of the ripstop tongue on the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

The inside view of the tongue shows how ventilated the material is.

The interior profile of the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoe
The profile of the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoe
Back view of the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoe showing the curved outsole and recycled upper

The curved outsole is slightly wider than the width of the body of the sneaker

The curved outsole of the Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoe

A closer look at the curved outsole. This gives the sneaker a little extra bounce and support. Adds a unique feel and supplementary comfort

Recycled Materials

Most of the recycled materials that are included in the build of the Air Max Pre-Day casual shoes feel surprisingly durable, comfortable, and sturdy. The overlay materials blend well with the nylon fabrics that result in a breathable and tight fit. The Pre-Day’s are built with a high level of detail and clashing materials for an incredibly unique look.

Recycled materials in the upper of the Nike Air Max Pre-Day Shoe
nylon material along the upper
Blue and black recycled materials in the upper of the Nike Air Max Pre-Day Shoe
although the rest of the materials feel sturdy the eyestays feel a little fragile
The padded collar of the Nike Air Max Pre-Day Shoe
The padded collar and insole of the  Nike Air Max Pre-Day Shoe
The pull tab with Nike branding on the heel of the Nike Air Max Pre-Day Shoe
Pull tab on the heel of Nike Air Max Pre-Day

Nike Air Max Pre-day on feet with Jeans

The Nike Air Max Pre-Day casual shoe on feet worn with jeans in natural daylight
The Nike Air Max Pre-Day casual shoe on feet worn with jeans from a side angle

Nike Air Max Pre-day on feet with Khakis

The Nike Air Max Pre-Day casual shoe on feet worn with khakis in natural daylight from the front
The Nike Air Max Pre-Day casual shoe on feet worn with khakis in natural daylight from the side angle
The Nike Air Max Pre-Day casual shoe on feet worn with khakis in natural daylight from the back

Nike Air Max Pre-day on feet with Sweatpants

The Nike Air Max Pre-Day casual shoe on feet worn with grey sweatpants in natural daylight
The Nike Air Max Pre-Day casual shoe on feet worn with grey sweatpants in natural daylight from the side angle

Why You Should Buy Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

If you’re looking for an athletic looking casual shoe from the Air Max family, the Nike Air Max Pre-day’s are for you. They definitely have a unique look, anchored by the fully exposed air bubble on the heel. If you’re into eco friendly sneakers the Pre-Day’s are made up of 20% recycled materials. The Air Max tech makes for a very comfortable and grippy sneaker. The shoe is inspired from Nike running heritage and will be a major upgrade to the standard casual looking running shoe. The  Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes are great for every day use and wear.

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes

If you’re not into wearing recycled materials and don’t want to feel elevated due to the air bubble technology, the Pre-Day’s aren’t for you. The recycled materials can feel too lightweight and potentially flimsy so purchasing a different shoe with solid materials in the upper will be a better fit. If you don’t want to feel the extra height that the Pre-Day’s add, purchase a shoe with a flat outsole, like the Dunks or Reebok Casual Shoes.

Final Suggestions

The Nike Air Max Pre-Day for the Office: Recommend. Its more on the athletic side so I wouldn’t recommend wearing for client visits. Keep the Pre-Day’s within the limits of the office. Since the Pre-Day’s are built with Air Max technology they can withstand long walking commutes to the office or full days on your feet. Extremely comfortable all day wear.

The Nike Air Max Pre-Day for Casual Setting: Recommend. The Nike Air Max Pre-day Casual Shoes are great for every day wear.

The Nike Air Max Pre-Day for Lounging: Highly Recommend. Any Air Max sneaker goes well with sweatpants or shorts.

Where To Buy: Nike, FinishLine




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