Nike Air Force 1

Nike Air Force 1, the sneaker that made a name for itself

Even if the Nike Air Force 1 bears an emblematic name, that of the American presidential plane, it is not in the air, but on the asphalt of the streets that it has earned its stripes to establish itself in street culture and take off for good. Icon, must have and bestseller, it is above all a Holy Grail that we offer you in a wide choice of Nike Air Force 1 models for men and women .

Avant-garde style and technology

The AF1 is the first pair of sneakers from the swoosh brand to offer revolutionary Nike Air technology. An air bubble is inserted directly into the sole and guarantees comfort and optimal cushioning to enhance athletes' performances. Beyond this inflated technical innovation, the Air Force has established itself as a queen of sneaker culture thanks to its characteristic style and its sober silhouette. Why this iconic status? The shoe designed by designer Bruce Kilgore in the 80s quite simply gave a guideline to Nike design for decades.

Baltimore, the strong return of the Air Force 1

At the beginning of the 80s, Nike was not yet in the habit of re-releasing old models of its pairs of shoes or going retro. The American firm's strategy is focused on new products. She therefore decides to remove the sneaker from the store shelves. Three distributors from Baltimore (Downtown Locker Room, Cinderella Shoes and Charley Rudo Sports) insisted on the American equipment manufacturer to restart production and placed an order for 1,200 pairs to seal the deal. The success is immense. Rudo will claim to have sold 100 on the first day. Their color of the month campaign (a different color drops each month) ushers in the era of limited edition sneakers. Baltimore became for a time the Mecca of sneakerheads and in New York the Nike Air Force 1 established itself as the essential shoe for the street. It is on the street that it gains a new name: Uptown.

Nike Air Force 1 Low: star among stars

Like the Nike Dunk , the shoe, first available in a High version, initially targeted an audience of basketball players. Its launch campaign in 1982 also associated it with the best athletes in the NBA. In its Low variant, released a year later, it quickly became the ultimate pair of urban sneakers, worn in the street and propelled to the forefront by other stars, those of US rap. Jay-Z transformed the Nike Air Force All White model into an East Coast style classic and helped cement its status as a timeless icon. Nike subsequently launched numerous collaborations with hip hop big names, US sports headliners and luxury brands. These partnerships have in turn increased the prestige of the Nike Air Force 1 tenfold.

Nike Air Force 1, trendy sneakers for women

The Nike Air Force 1 has since been available in numerous colors through various collections, some of which are intended for a female audience ( Nike Air Force 1 Shadow and Nike Air Force 1 Pixel ). The different materials (suede, leather) and neutral or brighter shades make it a streetwear basic that can go with all the elements of a wardrobe to create a timeless look. Trendy sneakers for men and women, clicking the Nike Air Force 1 means choosing an urban and timeless style. We repeat ourselves, but it’s a Holy Grail. You can find this style of little wonder at the best price, it’s something we love at Graal Spotter.