Nike Air Force 25th Anniversary: Crafting the Perfect 1
When the Nike Air Force One made its debut 25 years ago, the founding father designers shared the same goal as the ones behind the blueprints today: raise the standard of craftsmanship in the product. With a team highly dedicated to premium production and strict guiding principals like original designer Bruce Kilgore’s framework, the Air Force One has achieved an iconic status in the footwear industry.
When the Nike Air Force One made its debut 25 years ago, the founding father designers shared the same goal as the ones behind the blueprints today: raise the standard of craftsmanship in the product. With a team highly dedicated to premium production and strict guiding principals like original designer Bruce Kilgore’s framework, the Air Force One has achieved an iconic status in the footwear industry.
What many of the younger generation sneaker aficionados forget to remember is that the Air Force One was produced with a technical mind set first, fashion second. It was the shoe that gave birth to Nike Air Technology, and provided basketball legends with precise cushioning that had yet to be seen in footwear. Fast forward to years later and the meticulous detailing remains. Tip reinforcement, collar lining, cushioned inserts and cupsole stitching have been tirelessly examined to ensure the highest quality of comfort as each new model is manufactured. With a commitment to authentic, never duplicated craftsmanship, the brand promises that the sneaker will continue to improve with time.
The past 6 years, has seen the sneaker become the centerpiece in fashion forward people’s wardrobe, and in 2007 Nike will unveil an updated Air Force 1 collection of basketball and footwear apparel. With models ranging from the ultra-exclusive colorways, to the more subtle tradition color-ups the Air Force One continues to be highly sought after. White on white colorways are improving too, the color tone has been made richer and upgraded, thanks to a 10A full grain leather finish. Each shoe string of every Air Force 1 have even been addressed, now fully refined and stained making them more resistant to dirt.
Whether you fell in love for the Air Force one for its look, or for its feel, realize there’s a never ending thought of improvement present in the production. Twenty-five years ago a vision and obligation to excellence in developing a product was drawn up and that mindset has resulted in a legacy that will never die. Where will the next 25 years take the Air Force One? who knows, but if you’re like us, you looking forward to the future. Happy 25th to the Nike Air Force One.
Click [here] to watch the film Nike made about “Crafting the Perfect 1”.
