In the world of sneakers, what are the classic shoes?
I believe that whether it is a senior sneaker head or a little white who knows a little about sneakers
Among the options answered, there will definitely be a place for AF1
People who don't know sneakers are likely to have heard of a pair of shoes called "Air Force One"
Born in 1982, Nike Air Force 1 is now celebrating its fortieth anniversary
It first appeared as a basketball shoe, but at that time only those with good skills were eligible to play in AF1 because Air Force 1 represented victory. Otherwise, if you hit badly, your AF1 will be thrown on a telephone pole.
【The first six people】
Six basketball players were originally chosen to endorse the shoe: Moses Malone, Michael Cooper, Jamal Wilkes, Bobby Jones, Mitchell Thompson and Calvin Knight.
The classic poster, with its tough stance, showcases the six elements of AF1's success: grandeur, durability, transcendence, boldness, coherence and purity.
At the time, the Nike Air Force 1 appeared as a basketball shoe
In those days, sneaker technology was not as mature as it is now, when the AF1 with Air Sole was sought after by NBA players
Moses Malone wore it to the NBA championship in 1983
When it comes to AF1 in the NBA, we have to mention the roar of Tianzun - Rasheed Wallace played in the NBA for 16 seasons, known as the king of technical fouls, and he is also known as the number one fan of Air Force 1 on the court
It was his preference for AF1 that led Nike to create his own Air Force 1, an exclusive logo inspired by his straight-arm shooting. The logo is called "SHEED" and is Nike's tribute to his illustrious NBA career.
【New Six】
In 2007, AF1 celebrated its 25th anniversary, although it had largely retired from the basketball court
Nike also re-selected six stars to endorse Air Force 1
Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Rashid Wallace, Amare Stadmeier, Tony Parker and Vince Carter become the "new six" of Air Force 1
Take on the historic mission of carrying forward the spirit of Air Force 1
The new sixsome enrich the cultural meaning of this shoe with their personalities: that is, the tenacity of Kobe Bryant, the kingly style of LeBron" James, the traditional core of Rashid "Wallace", the strength of Amer "Stadmeier, the French coolness of Tony Parker and the maverick style of Vince Carter".
At the same time, Air Force 25 was born, which means that a new chapter in Force history has begun
【Brand co-branding】
A pair of pure white Air Force 1 07 Low, which became the most famous drawing board in sneakers
A little influential brand can't resist the "temptation" of AF1 to add their own brand characteristics with the most basic shoes
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It has to be mentioned that in early 2022, the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 limited series designed by Virgil Abloh finally fell under the hammer with a maximum transaction price of 350,000 US dollars (about 2.227 million yuan) and a total transaction price of 25,231,500 US dollars (about 160 million yuan).
Air Force 1 Low Playstation
In limited collaborations, musicians and athletes are not the brand's only targets
In 2006, Nike created a pair of Air Force 1 color matching based on the theme of Sony's home console PlayStation 3
Limited to 150 pairs worldwide and each pair of shoes has an individual number, making it a dream "sacred artifact" for many shoe fans
In addition, there are the previously mentioned [Horror Room], [1 world], [clot] co-branding, etc. These classic AF1 shoes are a legend in the shoe industry, I don't know which pair is the strongest in your heart?