Nike

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. 

A year later, the silhouette was contracted to six NBA players; Jamaal Wilkes, Mychal Thompson, Moses Malone, Calvin Natt, Bobby Jones and Michael Cooper. While the group, nicknamed the "Original Six," had seen success sporting the Air Force 1 on the court, Nike’s aptitude for innovation and new releases ultimately led to Nike’s discontinuation of the model in 1984. 

In 1985, three sneaker boutiques in Baltimore, Maryland, who saw the popularity of the Air Force 1 locally, reportedly convinced Nike to re-introduce the silhouette exclusively to their stores. Dubbed the "Color of the Month Club," Nike would provide the Baltimore boutiques with a rotation of designs of the Air Force 1, drawing collectors from around the states to the Baltimore sneaker hub. The exclusive rerelease, atypical for Nike at the time, almost immediately sold out, laying the groundwork for the sales strategy that is now a mainstay in sneaker culture. 

Today, through hyped collaborations, unparalleled versatility and ubiquity in popular culture, Air Force 1s continue to be a fan favorite around the world and one of Nike’s all-time best-selling sneakers.  

• Nike Air Force 1 '07 PE "Jeremy Lin," released in 2012.
• New York Knicks-inspired blue and orange on chambray with nubuck upper.
• "LIN" lettering across tongue tag and "JL" embroidered on heel.
• Jeremy Lin autograph print on sock liner.
• Style number: 548559
• Color code: 400
• This item is final sale and not eligible for return.