Everything you love about the AF-1—but doubled! The Air Force 1 Shadow puts a playful twist on a classic basketball design. Layered materials bring depth, while an exaggerated midsole and double the branding give these sneakers a fresh look with twice the style. Benefits Leather upper with stitched overlays is comfortable and durable. Originally designed for performance hoops, Nike Air cushioning delivers lasting comfort. Rubber outsole with heritage hoops pivot circles provides great traction. Low-cut, padded collar looks sleek and feels great. 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 AF-1 was endorsed from the basketball courts to the street and beyond. Finding its rhythm in hip-hop culture, releasing limited collabs and colourways, Air Force 1 became an iconic sneaker around the globe. And with over 2,000 iterations of this staple, its impact on fashion, music and sneaker culture can't be denied.