The Nike Air Max was first released in 1987 in a nylon/synthetic suede combo with a transparent window for the Max Air-sole unit. Despite incredulity that led customers to poke and squeeze the Air-sole, the Air Max quickly proved to be a hit. A leather edition soon followed in 1988 and from 1988-1992, Nike used a variety of colors and fabric combinations to keep a contemporary look.
| UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 |
| US | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16 |
| EUROPE | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 47 | 47.5 | 48 | 48.5 | 49 | 49.5 | 50 | 50.5 |
| UNITED KINGDOM PARCEL FORCE (NEXT WORKING DAY) | £4.95 |
| UNITED STATES - FEDEX INTERNATIONAL (1-2 WORKING DAYS) | £20.00 |
| EUROPE - DHL EXPRESS (2-3 WORKING DAYS) | £15.00 |
| REST OF THE WORLD (3-5 WORKING DAYS) | £30.00 |