I Ran in the Nike Air VaporMax a Month Before it Releases — Here’s How it Went

Now I know what it feels like to run on air. Nike Air Max running sneakers have been a staple in my stable of kicks for decades, solely for their lifestyle appeal. And prior to Thursday, I’ve never used them for performance purposes. I regret not taking a pair on the road, track or treadmill sooner. The components of the Nike Air VaporMax. Last week, I ventured out to Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton, Ore. to test out the brand’s latest running innovation, the Air VaporMax, more than a month before they hit stores. Nike took media members from around the world on a run led by Olympian and American 3000m steeplechase record holder, Evan Jager. Now I’m no Olympian, but these shoes made me feel like I could keep up with one (Jager admittedly set a pace that non-steeplechase record holders could handle). One criticism I’ve had for years of the Air Max franchise is the weight of the shoes. My favorite Air Max looks (Air Max 95, 97 and 2009) are heavier than most performance running shoes, which would make taking them on a lengthy run difficult (hence me never doing so). But the construction of the Nike Air VaporMax is stripped down, placing your foot

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