The Kid’s shoe of choice is at the batter’s box- ready to hit the shelves.
In 1996, Griffey was among the best in Major League Baseball. Griffey was easily one of the best hitters in baseball- and his flash in the outfield made him a joy to watch. That season, Griffey hit 49 Dingers and nailed 140 RBIs, for good measure. With a .303 batting average, Griffey was one of the most reliable hitters at the plate. 1996 was a massive year for The Kid- and it got even better when his signature sneaker launched.
Thanks to Griffey’s electrifying play, and Nike’s campaigns (which included a mock 1996 Presidential Campaign) the Air Griffey Max 1 became a favorite of fans. Griffey not only represented the game of baseball with his pure talent, but he also became the face of baseball for so many minority sports fans around the world. He gave us something to aspire to, even if we didn’t possess his talent around the diamond.
Because of this, Griffey’s debut sneaker was a success. The sneaker now has had countless colorways that reference different eras of The Kid’s career and beyond. There is no pair like the first pair, though.
The Fresh Water Griffey will see its sixth retro release this week. The sneaker is not only an important piece of Air Max history- it holds an important part in baseball history, and perhaps more than anything, it holds a special place in the hearts of Griffey fans from the 90s.
The Air Griffey Max 1 “Fresh Water” is up to the plate Friday, May 15th, via Nike and participating retailers like Foot Locker.
