Quirky Comfort

Seemingly slapped-on logos detour from their usual posts to add a touch of whimsy to the Air Force 1’s tried-and-true performance features. Dainty needle holes outline the classic Swoosh design, which hovers between the upper and sole for a charmingly off-kilter look.

Air Force 1 Origins

This once hoops shoe was named after Air Force One—the aircraft that carries the U.S. President. In 1982, it was the first basketball shoe to house Nike Air, revolutionizing the game while rapidly gaining traction around the world, from the hardwood, to the blacktop, to the core of hip-hop culture. Today, the Air Force 1 stays true to its roots with soft, springy cushioning, but the Nike Air technology takes a backseat to the shoe’s status as an icon.

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Reliable Cushioning

Along with textile and synthetics, premium leather distinguishes the upper with durable style that goes the distance and comfortably molds to your foot. A raised sidewall visually fuses the upper to the sole, creating a stacked platform look above reliably soft Nike Air cushioning.