'Black Cat' Bites the Nike Air Max 1 Premium

Anticipation for the has reached such a that soon even dogs won't be able to hear the worst of the commotion. Jordan Brand are doing their best to allay all that restless hissing with a pretty handsome pacifier – the Air Max 1 Premium, all daubed up in its own 'Black Cat' colourway.

Some AJ4 diehards may bat this news away, but the freshly-dressed AM1 PRM deserves a look-in. While it's true the model received a 'Black Cat' cloak back in 2024, this pair differ from last year's in two specific ways. Firstly, the heel Air unit is totally untinted, giving the build a super subtle glint that the previous iteration's smoky Bubble couldn't claim. Secondly – and most importantly – the model's 'premium' distinction comes through in a dreamy wave of top-shelf suede across the entire upper and tongue, ensuring the feel is Lambo-luxe.

The 'Black Cat' colourway seems to be growing its grip on sneakerheads' imaginations year on year, but Nike are using their power for good – they've kept the popular palette to key releases only, which have included , the following year's , last year's mega-anticipated , and earlier this year, the

Though we haven't heard word one way or another from the Swoosh, all paws are pointing towards a Holiday 2025 release for the Air Max 1 PRM 'Black Cat' – that means you're looking at somewhere between October and Christmas – and a likely RRP of $160.

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