NIKE AIR FORCE 1

Debuting in 1982 as a basketball shoe, the Nike Air Force 1 eventually transitioned to the casual footwear category as sneaker technology advanced dramatically. But the switch to a new role by no means meant a loss of prestige; in fact, the model’s popularity spread far and wide. Today, the Air Force 1 Low is perhaps the world’s most recognized, and worn, street sneaker.

The AF-1 was the brand’s first model to feature Nike Air heel cushioning, and likely one of the main reasons it was adapted for street use. With a stylishly low silhouette, comfort-engineered construction, and perforations in the toe box and side panels for breathability, this is an essential shoe for people who live on their feet.