Nike Air Force 1 Low Eminem ‘Shady Records’ Black | Size 10

In 2004, Nike partnered with Eminem to create a variety of hyper-limited sneakers to commemorate the release of his fourth album titled “Encore”. The first of three variations made for the “Encore” album, this Air Force 1 was given exclusively to Eminem’s family and friends, making them highly sought after by collectors. 

Dressed in a black and white color-blocked upper, a black midsole, and white outsole, the pair also features a grey swoosh and heel tab. Coinciding with the color of the swoosh, the lateral toe panels feature a gray embroidered ‘E’ and ‘Shady Records’ branding at the heel and tongue tag. 

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.