Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Varsity Royal (2021) (TD)

The Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Varsity Royal (2021) (TD) is a vibrant shoe that celebrates 25 years of a relationship between Nike and Seattle Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. This dynamic shoe has been sized for toddlers.

The Toddlers’ Varsity Royal Nike Air Griffey Max 1 (2021) features an upper that begins with a base of smooth white leather. Royal blue nubuck undulates around the shoe, forming a mudguard, and matching neoprene form the eye stays and collar for a bootie-like snugness. Pull tabs at the heel and tongue ease on off/for, while a royal blue ankle strap features embossed Nike branding, a yellow miniature Swoosh, and Griffey’s number 24. A black Swoosh courses around the toe box, completing the bold look of this upper.

The standout aspect of this toddler sneaker is the unconventional touches on the sole unit. The air pockets in the white polyurethane midsole, rather than having a smooth capsule shape, are asymmetrical and slanted forward, suggesting motion. The black, blue, white, and yellow rubber outsole features a fiery baseball graphic to honor Griffey's legendary talent. Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Varsity Royal (2021) (TD) debuted on April 16, 2021, for $60 retail.