Air Force 1! The History of Nike Air Force Ones

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Nike Air Force One shoes have had no match in terms of success in sneaker culture. A sneaker that is embraced worldwide as a staple fashion item in urban community, this Nike shoe is a common as clothing hangars in inner-cities. White Air Force Ones and black Air Force Ones have become the common choice for the everyday outfit while exclusive Nike AF1s are used to complete the more flamboyant, 'hollywood' outfits.

The History of the Air Force 1 sneaker is quite interesting and can be read below. The highest selling Nike Air Force 1 to date fetched over $10,000 and is owned by rapper Fat Joe. Custom Air Force 1 artists such as Meth-amphibian and Emmanueal Labor have even become celebrities for their ability to create a one of a kind sneaker that takes the eye focus of passers almost instantly.

The Nike Air Force Ones sneaker is a major part of the sneaker culture body and what some would call the spine of the game. Learn the history of a great sneaker. The Air Force 1 will never be replaced.

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Nike Air Force 1 shoes were first released in 1982. The sneaker is named after the Air Force One plane that carries the US president. The name was given to this Nike shoe model to make consumers embrace the idea of wearing something regal. Discontinued one year after its' release in 1983, Nike re-released air forces again in 1986. Since then the Nike Air Force 1 has become one of Nike's best selling shoes of all-time and without marketing money spent.

Molded by the mind of Nike's Bruce Kilgore, Air Force 1 sneakers were the first shoe to use Nike Air technology. Stylish and comfortable, Nike AF1s were first majorly accepted by the urban communities across America. Kilgore's design is considered such a classic that even today, little has changed about the Nike Air Force 1 design. Changes to the Air Force 1 since it's inception include less stitching and the addition of a modern Nike swoosh (Nike check) to the back panel. The shape of the Air Force 1 Low, Mid, and High has been retained for over a decade with more generations latching onto the sneaker.

Since its release, over 1,700 color and style variations of the Nike Air Force 1 have been released. Sneaker Culture and the fashion savvy have marked the shoe as a must-have, garnering Nike over $800 million per year off this one sneaker model alone. Much of the income was generated post rap song "Air Force 1s" by St. Louis-born superstar Nelly. His 2002 chart-topping hit drove masses to their local sneaker store to buy whatever Air Force 1 was in stock. Many stores across America sold out of every Air Force 1 carried.

In 2007, for the 25th anniversary of the original Air Force 1, Nike created the Air Force XXV, which got its inspiration from original Air Force 1 invented in 1982. Hip-Hop artists, other entertainers, professional athletes, and designers were all in attendance at the party for the Air Force XXV sneaker's release.

While Nike reigns supreme in controlling who retails their full Air Force 1 sneaker line, the company has not been able to control the monstrous sneaker market created by people's infatuation with Nike shoes. Originally stores wanting to retail Air Force 1 shoes had to get their location reviewed and approved by a Nike representative before selling Nikes. Before 2008, retail stores were prohibited from selling Air Force Ones on-line. Everything changed when major footwear store chain Finish Line (click here) was granted rights to sell white / white highs and lows.

The high demand for Nike Air Force Ones created an open market against Nike's wishes. The popularity of Air Forces created an on-line market for resellers to grow steadily since 2003. Brandishing high prices for exclusives, profits have slowed over time, but Nike Air Force Ones such as the Playstation Lows, Stash One Highs, and Busy P Low Supremes continue to resell at over 10x their original suggested retail.

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