Celebrating 40 years of pushing sport and fashion boundaries, this commemorative AF1 mixes elements from beloved launches to highlight the timeless design’s place in sneaker history. Gold accents, a debossed *40* on the heel and an honorary tongue label are just a few of the embellishments inviting you to the party. Completing the look, crisp leather with a pop of color delivers a grand finale. Happy anniversary! Birthday Invitation Dubrae and top eyelets (done up with a polished gold finish) celebrate the 40th anniversary. Party Favors The custom tongue label blends past AF1 logos, while "82-22" on the sockliner honors AF1 style. Tried and True From tough stitching to pristine materials to the cupsole design, it delivers durable style that’s smoother than backboard glass. Air Force 1 Debuting in 1982 as a basketball must-have, the Air Force 1 came into its own in the '90s. The clean look of the classic white-on-white AF1 was endorsed from the basketball courts to the block and beyond. Finding its rhythm in hip-hop culture, releasing limited collabs and colorways, Air Force 1 became an iconic sneaker around the globe. And with over 2000 iterations of this staple, its impact on fashion, music and sneaker culture can’t be denied.