The wave is back. Patta is preparing a pack of Nike Air Max 1 “The Waves” for 2026.
Some waves never break. They recede, leave a mark, then return to hit the shore with the same intensity. After redefining the contours of the Nike Air Max 90, Patta reconnects with its graphic language and brings back the “The Waves” collection. More than a pattern or a design, the “The Waves” collection is part of those stories that transcend time without losing their strength. Having become a visual language, almost a signature, this partnership has become inseparable from the shared history between Patta and Nike.
Originally released in 2021, the pack embodies Patta's approach capable of revisiting an iconic silhouette with its DNA. With Patta, the Nike Air Max 1 is not just another silhouette. It is a ground for expression, a manifesto. Since the mid-2000s, the Amsterdam-based brand has built one of the strongest and most respected collaboration catalogs in Nike's history. A relationship forged over time, nourished by mutual trust and a shared vision. Every detail, every ripple offers continuity in the vision and execution that paves the way for the next chapter of the series, where heritage and innovation are set to meet again.
Two pairs, two vibes
For 2026, it seems that the two partners are planning a new chapter of “The Waves” based on the original design. According to @Brandon1an, two pairs are expected within the spring catalog of Nike. On one side, a bright version, dominated by white. On the other, a darker proposal, where saturated red should contrast with a black base and metallic accents. Officially, Patta and Nike remain silent. Unofficially, a product reference has already leaked, giving a first glimpse of one of the silhouettes.
The finishing touch? The pack of the two pairs would rely on the original construction of the Air Max 1 from 1987. A return to intentions that says a lot. Here, no nostalgia, but a clear desire to reconnect the wave to its source. Although the Big Bubble has recently received special attention from Nike, the 1987 model has always maintained a preference among Air Max collectors. In 2026, the two partners are planning a fundamental return. Stay tuned!
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