From rappers to athletes – local and international – here are 10 celebrities wearing different members of the Air Max family with confidence and style. Nike’s ‘Month of Max’ events are still happening at the Air Max Lab in Surry Hills, Sydney – register here – they’re all free!

WALE

MMG emcee Wale is one of the rap game’s most notable sneaker enthusiasts, to the point where entire articles have been dedicated to the footwear references that are littered throughout his lyrics. Here he’s seen wearing a bright orange pair of Air Max 1s from the ‘Ripstop’ pack, a perfect accompaniment for his summer performance in Las Vegas. [Image via Sole Collector]

ONE DAY

Here we get a double hit of Air Max from Sydney rap stable One Day, who rock some consderable heat in their OG press shot. Producer Raph ‘Mr Sydney’ Lauren is seen holding a salad for some reason while wearing the deadly Air Max TN in the ‘Bloodshot’ colourway, and Spit Syndicate emcee Nick Lupi opts for the tamer Air Max 1 option. [Image via Facebook]

KANYE WEST

Kanye West caused a furore when he was spotted in all three colours of the Air Max 90 ‘Independence Day’ pack, which featured the American flag on the tongue alongside matching monotone versions in red, white and blue. While these were available from Foot Locker shelves, Yeezy’s co-sign has since made the Hyperfuse pack one of the most coveted Air Max 90s in recent memory. [Image via UpscaleHype]

KERSER

The success of homegrown emcee Kerser has been remarkable, and he’s been the first rapper from South-West Sydney to put the region into national attention. It should come as no surprise then that his fashion choices also reflect the area, as he’s seen flexing Air Max frequently on social media. Here, he wears triple white Air Max 90s while on tour in Adelaide, with the ball shorts to match. [Image via Facebook]

TINASHE

R&B angel Tinashe has been very, very vocal about her love for the Jordan XI in the past, but here she opts for a clean and nonchalant look in her Air Max 90s, updated with a lunar sole. It’s only a few more weeks until she touches down in Australia once again for her Joyride tour – see what we got up to with Tinashe back in 2015 right here. [Image via CNK]

LEBRON JAMES

LeBron James might have his own line of ball shoes, but he likes to explore other Nike avenues when he’s off the court – and here he’s seen in some Air Max 95s. Thanks to the faultless combination of teal and purple, these sneakers have been unofficially put under the ‘Grape’ banner by fans, and this pair was named by LWA’s own Christopher Kevin Au as one of his Top 5 Air Max 95s of all time with Sneaker Freaker. [Image via Underground Soles]

BEYONCE

Beyonce can do no wrong. Here her casual daytime outfit also features a little glitz and glam, courtesy of her Air Max 1s from the ‘Liquid Metal’ pack.  These 1s are so bling-heavy that you should wear a few kilos of jewellery to match – and the brave, reflective sneakers also feature the neat detail of ‘Au’ and ‘Ag’ on the tongue – the chemical symbols for gold and silver. [Image via Baller Alert]

VICTOR CRUZ

The New York Giants have a Big Pun & M.O.P song named after them, so we’ve already taken a liking to the NFL team – and here their wide receiver Victor Cruz is seen holding the Air Max Zero in its OG form. Released last year as ‘the one before the 1’, the sleek Air Max Zero is set to return this week in its original colour and a zesty yellow. [Image via Dunk 360]

THE GAME

While The Game might have a strong preference for the Air Max 95, here he wears one of the shoe’s predecessors and arguably the most popular sneaker from the Air Max range. The Air Max 90 has acted as an introductory model for many people entering the sneaker world, and here The Game wears them while shirtless in the gym and covered in tattoos. We’re jealous. [Image via We Love Sneakers]

JR SMITH

Cleveland Cavaliers baller JR Smith defined the term ‘power move’ when he wore Air Max 95s with a goddamn suit. Need we say more? [Image via Sneaker Bar Detroit]

[Head image via Hypebeast]