The original af1 campaign tagline.
Air force 1 og high.
The high was designed with a functional strap for ankle support that became decorative once the sneaker became fashionable.
Since the 1980s the af1 has been re imagined in a number of heights materials and colorways.
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The air force 1 was originally released as a high top in 1982.
The og high top shoe also featured a strap that went across the high top ankle for a locked down feel and a variable lacing system.
The leather original has been compared to a hiking boot for both its profile and hefty sole.
Add a classic to your rotation with low mid high top air force 1 shoes.
Air in a box.
Enter the circular outsole pattern a hallmark of the air force 1.
Af1 on the runway and beyond.
The shoes sold like wildfire and the air force 1 became the first sneaker to be retro d paving the path for the jordan retros that sneakerheads would demand a decade later.
It was designed for basketball though today the shoe is worn by the general public.
As the air force 1 rose to prominence they were quickly adopted by hip hop culture.