Nike Air Max 270 Review - Pros and Cons

Nike Air Max 270 is known with its distinctive visible Air Max unit created specifically for Nike Sportswear.

Even though Air Max 270 has been updated with the luxuries of modern comfort, it still features the exaggerated tongue top and heritage tongue logo which are directly inspired by the original 1991 Air Max 180.

The shoe is known to have been inspired by two Nike line of shoes with big Air unit, both of which are Air Max 180 and Air Max 93.

It is designed as a pure lifestyle sneaker. It features a dual-density foam sole and the large Air Max unit which provide outstanding cushioning for casual and everyday comfort.

The mesh in the forefront and quarter were created for breathability and ventilation.

Features

Thoughts

After hours of research, the following are what reviewers think about the Air Max 270 kick.

Positive

Most users rate the shoe as very comfortable
Some users find it comfortable for workout
Comfortable and stylish are what many users say
Good looking and Comfortable shoe
Many users say Air Max 270 is the most comfortable among their Air Max collections
Many customers rate Air Max 270 as durable
Some people say they love the shoe and are fascinating with the fact that they can design their own color of Air Max 270
Lightweight, great cushion and style are what some users say
Many customers think Nike did a great job with the shoe
A customer say he was worried about the negative comments on the shoe but still bought it and think it is one of the best sneakers he has ever had.
Many users say they love the comfort, aesthetics, breathability, stability and durability of the shoe.
Majority recommend Nike Air Max 270
A user says, “Bright, comfy, and stylish. I couldn’t rate these trainers better, can be a bit difficult to put on at first but once they loosen up they are easier.”

Negative

Some users complain that the shoe is not durable, and the sole started peeling off after few weeks
Few users say the shoe is not very durable for workout or training but think it might be okay for casual wear
Some customers think the shoe is awesome but might not fit well for people with wide feet
Few users are not happy with how the sneaker’s tongue is designed. The say it makes them feel uncomfortable when putting it on.
Few reviewers say the opening is too tight especially for people with bigger feet

Rating

Some people find customers rating as a helpful hint when trying to buy a shoe. The following is the chart obtained based on research done on customer rating of Air Max 270.

Rating Breakdown from Foot Locker

The average overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 – result from Foot Locker
The average overall rating is 4 out of 5 – result from Nike official site

A Quick Video

A Brief History of Nike Air Max 270

Nike Air unit was first featured in Nike footwear in 1978. Nike Air Max 1 was the first line of Air Max shoes to feature visible Air-Sole unit in its heel which enables fans to not only feel the comfort of Air unit but also see it.

Three years after the Nike Air Max 1 was introduced in 1987, Nike Air Max 90 was debuted with larger visible Air window. Air-Sole unit is one of the features that made Air Max shoe famous when it was first introduced and it is still having the same effect today.

The modern and sporty elegance of this distinctive sneaker has attracted the attention of many sneaker fans over the years.

There are many users of Nike Air Max 270 shoe that already bought and reviewed the products more than once. The Air Max 270 can be found in different styles and colourways.

Bottom Line

The Nike Air Max 270 is known to be the first of its kind because it is Nike’s first lifestyle Air unit shoe with the balance of Air Max 180 and Air Max 93.

The shoe was built to withstand wear for an active lifestyle. It has a fantastic quality, comfort, fitting, lightness and good looking design which make the price what it is.

You should also bear in mind that people with wide feet feel the shoe is too narrow and therefore buy the one that is half a size bigger than their normal shoe size.

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4 comments on “Nike Air Max 270 Review – Pros and Cons”

chaavi

December 28, 2018 at 4:06 pm

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Bella

January 12, 2019 at 1:20 pm

Hi Stephan,
I will show your article to my husband,his an avid fan if it becomes to sport shoes.
thanks for sharing this.

Jeff frenton

March 27, 2023 at 7:08 pm

Worst golf shoe I’ve ever had!! Who makes a shoe that has a tongue that is attached all the way up.???? I have narrow feet and still can’t get them on!!!