Every year, the 26th of March marks Air Max Day, a global event created by Nike to celebrate the beloved and iconic Air Max sneaker. Air Max Day was introduced in 2014 to celebrate the first Air Max 1 released in 1987.

The day has since become a much-loved part of the sneaker culture, not only for Air Max releases but for the community to celebrate the day.

Where to celebrate Air Max Day this year?

There will be a few events happening locally joining the global celebration of Air Max Day.

Here’s a roundup of events you can check out if you are in Joburg or Cape Town:

Johannesburg

A Celebration of visible AIR

VENUE: The Gallery – VANDAL SPLY CO. (59 Van Buuren Road, Bedford view, Johannesburg)

DATE: Saturday, 26 March 2022

ENTRANCE: Entry is Free, but wear a pair of Air Max

TIME: from 2pm

Sneaker Cleaning by Crep, Haircuts, Music, and Food.

Cape Town

PART 1: Bubblekope – Air Max Day Exhibition

VENUE: The StockRoom – 3rd Floor Exchange Building (28 St. George’s Mall, Cape Town)

DATE: Saturday, 26 March 2022

ENTRANCE: Free Entry / No Mask No Entry

TIME: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Merchandise and Jacks Burger

PART 2: Bubblekope – 11th Anniversary Celebration

VENUE: Distillers & Union (156 Victoria Rd, Woodstock, Cape Town)

DATE: Saturday, 26 March 2022

ENTRANCE: R100 Entry. No Mask No Entry / No Under 18

TIME: 6:00pm – 12:00am

JBL & Crep Protect Giveaways, Live Performances, DJs, Sneakers, Merchandise

Shelflife x Nike Air Max Day

YOU HAVE TO RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT –  CLICK HERE TO RSVP

The party is RSVP only with 50 +1s slots (100 total) open to anyone keen to join. If you want to attend this coming Saturday 26 March for a fire line up with the country’s best DJs, industry talks, live streaming, and more Air Max heat make sure to RSVP HERE.

VENUE: Cape Town

DATE: Saturday, 26 March 2022

ENTRANCE: Free

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