Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 Sample | Size 9

The Air Force 1, arguably Nike’s most iconic sneaker, is in many regards, the first of its kind. Previously realized in running shoes, the introduction of Nike’s ‘Air’ technology in the midsole was a revolutionary concept for basketball sneakers. Tasked with bringing the concept to life, designer Bruce Kilgore and an aerospace engineer brought the project to fruition with a hiking boot-inspired, ankle-strapped, high top. Kilgore’s first basketball sneaker, the Air Force 1 was brought to market in 1982.

This sample pair features a variety of materials on the upper, including faux snakeskin, suede, and leather in light purple. Blue accents can be found at the Nike branding on the heel tab. The pair is sample stamped at the sockliner, and the sample hang tag is still attached. 

Samples are sneakers made by the manufacturer either for promotional purposes or for testing various aspects of a design. They are far rarer than the general release pairs.