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Nike Sportswear Wmns Air Force 1 Explorer XX THE 1, REIMAGINED

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When you look back in time Nike had many defining years, but 1982 and 1985 were special. First the Air Force 1 saw the light of day, designed by Bruce Kilgore for the game of basketball this shoe became much more than just a sneaker for the court, it became a statement on the streets. The first basketball shoe to house Nike Air came as a high and low model, using mesh and leather materials, was inspired by the Cathedral of Notre Dame (high) and the American presidential airplane “Air Force One” (low). It further brought another man into the picture, Tinker Hatfield who used to be an architect for Nike became a footwear tester for the Air Force 1, the rest is Nike history.

In 1985 the Air Jordan 1, Michael Jordan`s first signature shoe was released and reinforced Nikes status in basketball footwear. Peter Moore, the man behind the design of the shoe, the wings and ball logo created the classic silhouette inspiring a whole generation of sneakers to come. As time went by, both models were used for collaborations and hybrids but what Nike did now is something new. Nike asked 14 women from several Nike departments to rethink these two classic silhouettes, bringing together expertise from footwear design, coloring and material all in one room. The task: create five new designs for each iconic model in two weeks just for women.

 

The Air Force 1 Explorer XX combines a mix of several different kinds of white protective leather with an extra tongue kept in synthetic material all hold together by a lockdown strap. The interior is designed to give an adaptive fit through the inner bootie that encases the foot perfectly.