Nike Doesn't Know What's Inside Their Shoes - Air Max 2021 Review 

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The more I watch the videos from this channel.. the more I am seeing how much shoe companies are just lying to us about anything and everything in order to sell a product. At this point I wanna see if the shoe laces are even real. Cut that in half too!! Lol

Hey, that psi testing device you made would probably work a bit better if you put grease or vaseline on the needle before puncturing the air unit to create more of a seal.

Reminds me a Toshiba laptop I used to work on. The sales brochure claimed the chassis used a honeycomb structure for rigidity and lightness. The little panel door that covered the memory and HDD had the honeycomb pattern on the inside surface of the panel. But when I removed the entire back panel of the laptop to access the system board, the panel was just a regular smooth panel of magnesium like any other laptop. So, like maybe 2% of the laptop actually used a honeycomb pattern in it.

I think a cool series would be a house slipper series. There's such a wide range in prices for house moccasins and they all use very different materials. Perhaps a good idea for a fall/winter series.

Get a gauge with a smaller scale on it, i.e. 0 - 10 or 0 - 20 psi. You will get better readings, and more of a dramatic effect...

The old Reebok DMX system (Reebok Answer 1) had individual air "pods" that were all interconnected and you could feel the air moving around as you put pressure down with your foot, some of the most comfortable shoes I had growing up. Would be cool to see an old pair of them cut apart.

BTW, Nike used to have a replacement service, if your air bubble popped, they would send you a new pair - of whatever the latest version of that shoe was. I had new Nike Air Pegasus and new Nike Air 180s out of them. They didn't publicize it, but it might have been something to do with the 2 year standard warrantee (in UK & Europe).

Thank you for showing us Nike’s bullshit here, i say this as someone who has multiple Air Force ones and other shoes from them. The green washing is pathetic, if the product doesn’t even last as long than it won’t really negate the effects either way. Pricing is also ridiculous in my opinion, these will be in discount bins before long. Great work as always

Thank you for the video It was awesome. Seeing airbags being popped is always both painful and liberating... I think all of us who have owned a pair of Nikes have felt their aerosol pop and be totally bummed... But there's something so satisfying about hearing that air escape the shoe.

Bruh. That coupon code. I’m ded 🤣🤣🤣

Great video ~ taking the time to find the truth of the shoe is great to see. As a person with a large and flat foot, this in-depth study definitely matters to me and I appreciate what you're doing. I remember when this shoe first came out. This colorway is fresh in my book. But Nike has never and I mean never, been great regarding comfort to me. Before I started wearing orthotics when I was young and wasn't feeling pain in my feet, Nike didn't understand comfort. And after I started wearing orthotics for my flatfeet in my late teens, they still hadn't grasped it. They grasp style. They have legendary history that connects with pop culture. But they simply do not understand what it is to build for comfort. And even with orthotics, the comfort in a shoe still matters. While this bubble feature on the shoe looks appealing, it's nothing but eye candy to me that doesn't give lasting comfort. Especially that supposed bubble under the heel. I can tell that doesn't do much of anything. Just as you guys said, it would seem as if heel pressure would disperse air within the bubble underneath to the bubble we can visibly see to give more comfort to your heel as it lands on the ground, but even that effect looks minimal if not giving anything at all. And in cutting it, we can see the truth. While every shoe eventually wears out its welcome with use over time, shoe companies can often fool people with aesthetics when the shoe really isn't much of a gamechanger. And as you get older, that matters more and more, especially if you value comfort and a softer touch in a shoe. I personally don't wear Nike anymore because of that, but I still appreciate some of the great styles and colorways they often have from a distance. My go-to athletic shoe these days tends to be Asics with their built-in orthotic style soles for flatfeet like the Asics Gel-Kayanos and others. I'd love to see a video done for the latest Asics running shoe for flatfeet runners and gym-bodies.

I've literally been binge watching all your videos all day, this is quickly becoming my favorite channel. I'd love to see you analyze some Jordan 4's, 5's, 6's, air max 97's and vapormaxes in the future!

You're the best shoe reviewer on RU-vid. The way you break everything down is amazing

Just wanted remind that you do such a important job with these. Also those belt and wallet videos were great teaching tools.

@Rose Anvil You're really onto something with this type of content; I LOVE it! And where's that GORGEOUS little Devon?!!! That's actually my favorite part of your vids, but the shoe content is a close second ; )

I asked you to do this one, and im soooo happy I found it!!! Thanx.

Your the only channel worth your beans in reviewing shoes or boots. Thankyou

You are doing great work! You are helping out soooo many people! Helping us understand shoes and expose real quality shoes. Can you cut some asics?

Old nikes, particuarly in the late 80s and early 90s used to have almost every shoe provided arch supports, and most shoes were either polyurthane, or tomilite. And the shoes were much sleeker to prevent sliding in.

You’re paying for a maximum amount of air. Hence the name.

I loved the green screen bro. U were able to show important information in the background as u were explaining it. It helped to know what u were actually talking about sometimes. Cause I knew NOTHING about leather, thanks to u, I know alot now. Keep doin ur thing my boy! 👍 I've NEVER seen a video like urs on sneakers before, ur GREAT! U give sooo much information and really test everything. I'm subscribing FOR SURE! I saw just one of ur videos, then proceeded to watch another 9 of urs ina row lol. Even the ones were I don't like or I'm not interested in the shoe ur testing. I'm sooo glad I stumbled upon ur channel bro. I LITERALLY learned so much from u today. Presciate u bro! 👊 Edit- I would LOVE for u to do any Nike Kyrie shoes and, or Nike adapt shoes.

I think the middle air chamber is separate. I had a pair like that decades ago and yes I cut them apart. I honestly thought I was the only weirdo that NEEDED to cut all my old Nike air's open!

Man I really would love to see you cut open a Yeezy 700 wave runner as well as some Adidas ultra boost! Awesome video as per usual keep up the great work!! You keep making the videos I’ll keep watching them!!

THAT DISCOUNT CODE!! hahaha longest in history! love your reviews and humor and also keep the green screen!! It adds a fun element of humor & visual info to the videos! 👏🏾👏🏾💗 ps: love the 90s nickelodeon home goods reference!

It looks to me like the air chamber itself is a kind of honeycomb shape, and it's hollow since it's filled with air. Maybe that's what they mean?

I really enjoyed this video breakdown of these Nikes. With the Nike false advertising with the “honeycomb” thing, this is the 2nd false advertising I’ve seen from Nike pointed out since the Kobe Protro 4. Keep it up!

Subbed for the great content. Keep educating sir!

Thanks brother I appreciate the effort and work you put in ! :)

I remember back in late 90s when Reebok released DMX, it was several air pockets that are connected and pushed air into one another. You guys should do a video cutting one. Buy a DMX run 10 Atmos

I think a cool sneaker to cut in half would be part of the ASIC Gel series, I’ve always wondered what the actual gel inside would be like

Nike's had some neat looking stuff that i wanted to try back when i ran more. unfortunately, nike doesn't do wide sizes so i can't wear anything they make. i managed to squeeze my feet into a pair of "wide" nike frees once and, on top of being super tight, it was like walking on a railroad track. i could get maybe 3 1/2 toes on the sole, and the rest were just bulging out the side. Thanks again for the introduction to Redbacks by the way. They've been possibly the most comfortable thing i've ever worn, right up there with the new balance 577v1's that were previously the only thing i could find that were wide and comfy enough for all the walking around i have to do at work.

Thank you so much i love your videos and channel keep it up 👌👍😁😁😁

Rebox pumps. Cool vid. Thank you for sharing

1. I have a back support air cushion, which is FANTASTIC, I had back issues when sitting until I found the air version of these cushions (it's called Medic-Air) so I get exactly what you are describing about the air spilling to the sides. 2. Your channel is HILARIOUS lately, I haven't noticed until recently but please keep it up :D cheetos in the sole omg!! lol

It doesn't matter how tall we are, have a really good cushion while we walk is a game changer. At least for me it really makes me happy!! Great video! You are a Pioneer doing this!! 👍🏻👍🏻

Can you do a deconstruction of a high heel? I'd like to know how the support is built since there's only two points of contact. And also, see if theres a difference between price points, and different materials in the 👠.

The 270s do the same thing where your foot kinda wants to go to the front of the shoe because the heel is so tall. It definitely goes away after a couple of wears but that was one of the first things I noticed when I got my first pair of 270s

I've always wanted to see the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly NEXT% Flyknit. People have set world records with those shoes. Considered the most high tech running shoe by many.

Great review A Nike Metcon review would be very interesting specifically followed by rebook nanos and the nobull CrossFit shoes.

Just bought 2 pairs, so really nice to see what the shoe actually consists of. Great description.

Your channel is really interesting bro. I really hope the you will do a cut in half in Hush puppies and Florsheim shoes.

When I saw this come out I really wanted to buy it. Upon wearing it in the store for fitting before buying I was really disappointed about the comfort. It is really unstable as well. Everything he said about this shoe is the truth. No sugar coating whatsoever. That's what I felt when I tried this. I ended up not buying this. Hoping for the 2022 airmax to be much better looking and much more comfortable.

Could you do a review of the Asics Novablast V2? They're a pair of running shoes known for their durability. Some runners have racked up something like 700+ miles in the V1 and V2 versions.

Thank you again brother for another great video. I was curious to see what the shoe was made if as well. Now, can you show me how to out the shoe back together? I fillowed you step by step, now i need to reverse it. 👍👍👍

Can you do a video comparing a bunch of full/mostly rubber boots? Like Original Muck boots, Bogs, Lacrosse, etc. Been wearing mucks for work because a lot of time is spent standing in swamps. I’d love to see a breakdown on a bunch of different boots that could be used as a rugged work boot in wet conditions.

Thoroughly enjoy these teardowns of shoes and boots. I haven't seen everything you've done yet but working on it. I'd like to make a suggestion for a teardown...this brand, Shoes for Crews, is geared towards industry. I've had a few pairs if their Ace work boots and have been curious about their construction. I would love to hear your take on their Redrock work boot.

I love these series, the tech is so interesting!

Just got mine today, they are super comfy, a great replacement for my Air Max 2090s

"short kings" 🤣 I love this guy so much

I love that nobody else is doing this artist not in my RU-vid free no one is. Keep that shit up big Brody

3:16 Eventually that rubber "cage" will just crumble into dust! That has happened to most of my Air trainers with the partially exposed unit.

i was thee in the comments talking about how i hated the greenscreen. the way you handled it is perfection my guy. "no big deal we dropped it" 😂👌🏻👍🏻thank you. your content is amazing sorry to the guy that came up with the idea and the writing flashing across he probs thought it was cool af 😂

awesome video....this is very interesting and informative.

You guys need to do more of these in depth reviews

So grateful for the sale!

I already got the triple black and was waiting the xxxv to drop to go cop one more but you just saved me dude

Excellent as usual, and I love the green screen work myself. Please don't forget us fans of the Reebok DMX air cushioning systems.

The Nike Shox R4 would be an interesting shoe to look at. I believe they were ahead of its time when Nike launched this shoe. The Nike Shox BB4 it's the basektball version, but it looks like the materials are different in the shox technology at the heel; more rigid compared to the R4.

You should try the jordan 11, it was the most revolutionary shoe at its time and I’m curious to see how it’s build, since the sole and construction it’s unique. Also it’s MJ fav shoe.

I've had mine since 2021 and they still as good as new... but its time for a fresh pair would you ever review the Nike Air Max Pulse Black Anthracite ,ive been looking for days to find a replacement for my 2021 Air Max I'd appreciate your thoughts . I Love how you cut them up...even tho it made me cringe seeing you cut them lol thanks

there was an article last year on a distance runner having their time cut down by some big name manufacturer's new tech in shoes; concept is energy return. i am not sure if i remember correctly but i think there was basically a spring built into it which might suck for your bandsaw. seeing some of that broken down would also be different as i think a number of these things are normally ultralight so it's like a knitted sock upper with all the technology in the sole.

Idk to each their own, but working in a car factory and being on my feet 12hrs and mandatory 6 days a week i ordered 3 pairs and rotate them. They are very comfortable!

I'm about to get a pair of kenetrek mountain extreme boots. I would love to see videos on high end hunting/mountain boots like kenetrek or schnees to see if they are really worth the money.

I bought and returned these because 1) while they were actually quite functional for damping heel strikes, helping my back condition greatly (and I am considering buying another pair for back flare ups), 2) the main flaw is how far back the air unit hangs which just over-leverages the ankle and hence shin muscles, especially if walking downhill. The front of the shoe and transition to it could be better but those are nowhere near the problem of basic ankle geometry. It’s a 10 in concept and I hope they improve on it. Great vid!!👏👏

Great videos - Could you do a video on Asolo FUGITIVE GTX and Oboz Sawtooth X Mid Waterproof. I neeed new hiking boots

The background track is killer! Anyone knows what it is? All around great video

Just ordered one of the scratched and dented wallets but completely forgot to add the code XD you can nonetheless damn well count me as being very excited to finally have a piece of your work in home tho!

Would really enjoy a video on Olympic lifting shoes. Do-win have leather heels others use plastics.

I actually have several styles of Timberland's boots and Hiking shoes and im impressed by the quality of the construction. But i dont see good quality lately on these running shoes "the best brands) you usually cut. And they cost way too much of what are they giving.

Do some tactical boots next like the underarmour valsetz, they are like a mash up between sneakers and boots

I would LOVE for u to do any Nike Kyrie shoes and, or Nike adapt shoes. Nike Adapt Auto Max maybe? Or the Nike Kyrie 5,6,7, or 8. I believe most of Kyrie's are leather and textiles. Would LOVE to see EXACTLY what the textiles even are!

Please do Nike Air Force high Love the vids ..!! Thanks:3

Some cool running tech shoes to review: Adidas UltraBoost 21 (Boost tech) - casual runner Nike Pegasus 37 (air chamber & 2 diff foams) - Casual Runner Nike ZoomX VaporFly Next% (reinforced carbon plate midfoot) - Marathon shoe

These are really cool videos & they really help Nike as well as consumers.

It's great that the inner chamber doesn't connect with the outside bubble. My shoe popped after 2 years, only on the outside. I feel no difference when I'm walking, the outside chamber is there just for looks.

Is there a video reviewing your own products? Like the build of wallets/belts you sell

I'm begging you, for Moctober '22 do a comparison of East coast style style moccasins. There are so many brands that charge an arm and a leg, let's see if they're worth it. I dying to see Yuketen, Rancourt, Anxynt, Russell, and Quoddy cut in half and exposed.

You should compare military Issue desert boots with the ubiquitous Walmart “Tactical” boot. AlsoIloveyourvideoskeepupthegoodwork.

Wish that u make video about how to clean and condition leather jacket. Or to cut down Art Skyline 590 shoes. Thnx

I would love to see this man do a review on the adidas forum, i've spent my entire life wearing nikes and bought the forum 84 highs because they looked cool and also because it was the shoe that made MJ almost sign with adidas, so i was curious about, and i was expecting it to be super uncomfortable because its a shoe that was design in the early 80s, and also because its a different technology than the AJ1 (even though the first jays were a poor man's version of this shoe), but i was surprised by how comfortable they are, the ankle suport is amazing, the shoe doesnt cramp my foot, but it also doesnt leave my foot loose like the first Jordan, and i feel like i cant actually hoop on them

Amazing video as always can you do the air max 90 recrafted I bought a pair and I really want to know if there is an air sole unit in the forefoot or not. I had previous nike air max 90s and it doesnt feel like those

You should make a series about military boots- some constructions are extremely interesting ;)

As a casual hiker who prefers hiking in trail running shoes over traditional hiking boots, I'm a bit interested in looking at what's inside different hiking boots, trail shoes, trail running shoes, etc. if there really is a difference between brands and which would be more durable.

please do the air max pre day! i think looks wise they're kinda cool

I got so excited that you had a sale that I missed the part about the potential money in the wallet. If I only waited TEN MORE SECONDS I could’ve been a dollar richer!

seeing this 2021 version reminds me of my favorite version of air max 270

Can you do the Nike foamposits I would really love to see how they made 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Great content!

Would love to see you do a teardown of some of some luxury brands leather shoes like Zegna, Tods, and more.

These mould to your foots shape after a few days, that soft rubber compresses and takes your foots form

Mad respect for being genuine and real instead of kissing Nikes ass to draw their attention and perhaps sponsor you.

Its like the I fix it videos but for shoes. Cutting the shoes is my favorite part.

Hi a bit late to this one but I've only recently subscribed and I must be honest I'm a boot guy but the sneaker and shoe stuff I still find fascinating. If I might make a suggestion for a review the Nike Manoa hiking style boot @Rose Anvil

Would you consider chopping up some Nike boots? I'd love to see the insides of the Goadomes and the Karst Z.

have these shoe since it came before you did this review also watched your review a year ago. Mines is still in new condiution everyone likes it to this day. Oh yes after broken in to this day so comfortable especially after having a foot injury to my ankle i swapped out insoles for some OrthaFeet makes me feel like im walking on air. The reason for my comment is really because im looking for another pair and decided look back at your reveiw. 👍

I've always loved the way AirMax sneakers felt, but every single pair I've owned has gotten a hole or leak, which just ruins your day and forces you to buy a new pair of sneakers.

As much as I like a good boot, you cannot beat a good sneaker for all day/week comfort be it a Nike, Adidas Boost, NB Freshfoam etc

You shoud try "on cloud" they're great and have a lot of variety, might not be sold in the US

I’m surprised you never did the alpha flys running shoes or the banned basketball shoes from Nike since they both are spring loaded