Rubber sole Nike Air Force 1 This basketball model pays tribute to the Air Force One. the American presidential plane from which it takes its name. In 1982. it was the first basketball shoe equipped with Nike Air technology. that revolutionized the game and quickly acquired popularity around the world. from parquet to asphalt. until you conquer hip-hop culture. Today. Air Force 1 remains true to the original model. preserving elastic cushioning. This model has now become an icon whose fame exceeds that of Nike Air technology.