Air Force 1 Low GS

In 1982, Bruce Kilgore (designer) decided to design a basketball shoe that would stand out with its appearance. At the time, he was the first to use air technology for basketball sneakers. He added the well-known circular pattern at the outsole which fixes the toe firmly to the pitch for a perfect pivot. There is also the famous ankle strap for tightening the shoe, which to some extent polarized the public in terms of the appearance of the shoes. Nike had no big plans with the AF-1, so it stopped production after two years. But the hunger for Air Force 1 by the sneakerheads was too great to ignore. Before the shoes returned to production in 1986, we could see a boom in customs, with eager customers adjusting the AF-1 to their image. Nike opened up a new sneaker horizon on the East Coast without even intending to. Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York and especially then Harlem adored AF-1 and renamed them to "Uptowns". The most famous colour combination to this day is white on white, despite the fact that the shoes received countless CWs and collabs. In short, from the music scene, for example, Kanye West, Nas or Rakim.

Nike, a global athletic footwear and apparel company, has a rich and fascinating history that dates back to 1964. The company was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight under the name "Blue Ribbon Sports". Later on in 1972 it was officially named Nike, as we know it today. The iconic Nike Swoosh logo, designed by Carolyn Davidson, was introduced in 1971 and quickly became one of the most recognizable and enduring symbols in the world. Nowadays Nike is a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. The brand has also collaborated with numerous athletes, celebrities, and fashion designers, further cementing its influence in popular culture. Collaborations with athletes like Serena Williams, LeBron James, and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as fashion designers like Virgil Abloh and Sacai, have resulted in iconic and sought-after collections. Through its continuous commitment to pushing boundaries, embracing creativity, and promoting inclusivity, Nike remains a dominant and influential force in the sports and fashion industries, inspiring athletes and individuals around the globe to "Just Do It." It's no wonder that iconic models like the Air Force, Dunk and Cortez are historic milestones in the sneaker world.