It might be the most striking collaboration on the Nike Air Max 1: the 'Waves' with Amsterdam’s Patta. First released in 2021 in the iconic 'Monarch' colorway, the sneaker drew a lot of attention thanks to its unique, wavy mudguard.
After six previous colorways and a recent expansion of the wavy mudguard to the Air Max 90, two new colorways have now surfaced, teased by Patta themselves.
Edson Sabajo, co-founder of Patta, recently shared the first images of a bright orange Air Max 1. His cryptic caption, “A little birdie told me something is gonna pop out on my B-day,” hints that the sneaker could drop on March 8, 2026, Edson’s birthday.
Shortly after, Guillaume Schmidt posted a second colorway, where the bright orange only appears on the Swoosh and laces. With the text “5 years of waviness,” it seems to be an anniversary edition of the original 'Waves' pack.
Whether both colorways will actually release on March 8, 2026, hasn’t been confirmed. The striking orange color could also suggest a King’s Day release in April, or even a special edition for the World Cup this summer.
Keep an eye on Sneakerjagers’ news page for more updates on the Patta x Nike collab.
