Nike
Air Force 1
Why We Love It
- ✦One of the most versatile sneakers ever made — works with almost anything.
- ✦A cultural artifact with genuine resale value if kept clean.
“"This is the shoe I recommend when someone says they want one pair that goes with everything. I've never had anyone come back disappointed."”
— Jordan, Curator
Customer Reviews
"I've owned three pairs over the years and keep coming back. Nothing else holds up the same way."
"Got compliments the first day I wore them. The all-white is just timeless."
Recognition
- ◈Inducted into the Smithsonian's permanent collection (2012).
- ◈Named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential designs of the 20th century.
Product Details+
The Story
Born in 1982 as a basketball shoe, the Air Force 1 was the first Nike silhouette to use Air cushioning technology. Designed by Bruce Kilgore, it was retired and then brought back by popular demand — one of the few shoes ever resurrected because people refused to stop wearing it.
Materials
Full-grain leather upper. Perforated toe box. Padded collar and tongue. Nike Air unit in the midsole. Rubber cupsole with pivot circle outsole. Metal dubraes on the eyelets.
Fit & Feel
Runs true to size for most, but if you're between sizes we recommend going half a size up. Wide-footed customers consistently find this one of the most comfortable fits in the Nike lineup.
Sustainability
This pair is manufactured with at least 20% recycled content by weight as part of Nike's Move to Zero initiative.
Questions
Are these good for walking all day?+
Yes — the Air unit provides solid cushioning for extended wear. Many customers wear them for full days without issue.
Do they come in wide sizes?+
Nike Air Force 1s are available in wide (2E) sizing on nike.com. Standard sizing runs slightly generous in the midfoot, which works well for wider feet.