The high top sneaker was designed for intense sporting action and its circular sole enabled the basketball players to maintain their grip on the court.
The air technology added to the sole's flexibility, elasticity, and durability, while keeping the shoes lightweight and in a distinct shape. The technology worked on pressurized air in a tough, flexible bag. The shoe proved to be a turning point in the sports and sneaker culture for its unprecedented feature of Nike Air technology. Nike's team for AF-1 consisted of biochemists, podiatrists, and aerospace engineers with designers. Nike launched the iconic trainer in 1982 as the first basketball trainer designed by Bruce Kilgore (product designer at Nike). "Air in the box" was the slogan for Nike Air Force One. These are some of the most iconic and important variations of the Nike AF-1, from the original sneaker of 1982, to the valentines model of today. How the Nike Air Force One evolved - A Timeline The most popular ones are black-on-black and white-on-white. Some forms come with a connected strap, some with a Velcro strap. Nike AF-1 comes in five styles, super low, low, mid, high, and super high. Since 2007, the later versions have a rectangular medallion. The medallion is of silver pewter with AF-1 82 engraved on it. The modern versions don't contain the feature of heel quarter panel or side stitched detailing.Ī small medallion at the bottom of the laces is a distinguishing feature of the original AF-1. However, the later versions are without mesh. The original version featured a mesh side panel, toe box, and a mudguard at the front. Since its inception in 1982, very few variations have been made in its original design. The name of the brand, Air Force One, refers to the plane Air Force One, on which the President of the United States travels.
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