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While Air Max sneakers are celebrated for their fashion status, they carry associations with certain subcultures, including crime. In the UK and Australia, certain models like the Air Max TN have developed reputations among specific youth demographics, sometimes leading to their categorization as "gangster" shoes due to their association with the streets.
Although such perceptions are not universally applicable, there is a palpable connection between the wearers and the cultural symbols they project. In urban environments, sneakers can signify allegiance to certain communities, serving both as a fashion statement and a social identifier.